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English Opening

A flexible flank opening beginning with control of d5.

A10–A39intermediateadvancedAbout 16 minutes

Key concepts

  • • flank control
  • • transpositions
  • • queenside pressure

White's plans

  • • Control d5
  • • Use the long diagonal

Black's plans

  • • Occupy or restrain the center
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