A22

English Opening: King's English Variation, Adhiban Gambit

1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 e4 4. Ng5 c6

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Adhiban Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code A22. It is reached after the moves 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 e4 4. Ng5 c6.

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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