A36
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System
1. c4 c5 2. e4 Nc6 3. Nc3 g6 4. g3 Bg7 5. Bg2
The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System is a chess opening classified under ECO code A36. It is reached after the moves 1. c4 c5 2. e4 Nc6 3. Nc3 g6 4. g3 Bg7 5. Bg2.
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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