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A215 plies · black to move
English Opening: King's English Variation
The English Opening: King's English Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A21 in the Flank Openings family, characterized by moves like 1.c4, 1.Nf3, or 1.f4, aiming to control the center indirectly. It is reached after 3 moves: 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 d6 3. Nf3. The resulting position leaves black to move.
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Moves
1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 d6 3. Nf3
Resulting Position (FEN)
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