English Opening

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Symmetrical Maroczy Bind

After 1...c5, White transposes into a Maroczy Bind structure with d4 and e4, gaining a powerful central grip. Black accepts the bind in exchange for active piece play, often with ...g6 and ...Bg7 to pressure the long diagonal. Leads to slow, strategic positions where White's space advantage and Black's piece activity must be carefully balanced.

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You (White)

Your move - play White's next move

ProgressMove 1 of 6

Move Sequence

1.c4c5

2.Nf3g6

3.d4cxd4

4.Nxd4Nf6

5.Nc3d6

6.e4Bg7

Current lineSymmetrical Maroczy Bind

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