A21

English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack

1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Bb4

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack is a chess opening classified under ECO code A21. It is reached after the moves 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Bb4.

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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