A30

English Opening: Symmetrical

1. c4 c5

The English Opening: Symmetrical is a chess opening classified under ECO code A30. It is reached after the moves 1. c4 c5.

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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