A20
English Opening: King's English Variation
1. c4 e5
The English Opening: King's English Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A20. It is reached after the moves 1. c4 e5.
It belongs to the English Opening 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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