English Opening

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Neo-Catalan

After 1...e6 2.g3 d5 3.Bg2, the game often transposes into Catalan structures via the English move order. White avoids committing to d4 immediately, keeping flexibility to play d3 and aim for a King's Indian Attack setup, or to push d4 at the right moment. Massively popular at top level for its low-theory, high-pressure character.

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You (White)

Your move - play White's next move

ProgressMove 1 of 6

Move Sequence

1.c4e6

2.g3d5

3.Bg2Nf6

4.Nf3Be7

5.O-OO-O

6.d4dxc4

Current lineNeo-Catalan

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