A40

English Defense: Perrin Variation

1. d4 e6 2. c4 b6 3. e4 Bb7 4. Bd3 Nc6

The English Defense: Perrin Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A40. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 e6 2. c4 b6 3. e4 Bb7 4. Bd3 Nc6.

It belongs to the English Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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