A38

English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Full Symmetry Line

1. c4 Nf6 2. Nf3 c5 3. Nc3 Nc6 4. g3 g6 5. Bg2 Bg7

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Full Symmetry Line is a chess opening classified under ECO code A38. It is reached after the moves 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nf3 c5 3. Nc3 Nc6 4. g3 g6 5. 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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