A21
English Opening: King's English Variation, Keres Defense
1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 d6 3. g3 c6
The English Opening: King's English Variation, Keres Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code A21. It is reached after the moves 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 d6 3. g3 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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