A25
English Opening: King's English Variation, Taimanov Variation
1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7
The English Opening: King's English Variation, Taimanov Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A25. It is reached after the moves 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7.
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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