Catalan Opening

GPTKB entity

Statements (93)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:aims_to control the center
control of the center
gptkbp:associated_with positional play
gptkbp:can_lead_to complex middlegame positions
various pawn structures
open positions
isolated queen's pawn structures
gptkbp:characterized_by 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Hugh_Alexander
gptkbp:has_historical_significance in chess history
gptkbp:has_key_moves d4, c4, g3
gptkbp:has_variations gptkb:Closed_Variation
Open Catalan
Closed Catalan
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Catalan Opening
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in chess literature
chess engines
opening databases
computer engines
top analysts
gptkbp:is_associated_with strategic play
long-term pressure
gptkbp:is_characterized_by 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3
gptkbp:is_commonly_analyzed in chess literature
gptkbp:is_considered flexible
aggressive opening
a strategic choice
a hypermodern opening
a solid choice
strategically rich
a rich opening
a solid opening
a strategic weapon
a dynamic opening
gptkbp:is_considered_by many players
gptkbp:is_countered_by ...c5
...d5
...e5
gptkbp:is_favored_by its flexibility
positional players
gptkbp:is_known_for flexibility
long-term strategic plans
long-term pressure
positional complexity
its rich strategic ideas
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by development of pieces
...c6
cxd5
... Be7
...dxc4
... Bb2
gptkbp:is_often_used_in top players
grandmasters
tournament play
grandmaster level
classical games
... Nf6
...dxc4
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:chess_match
opening theory
modern chess openings
1.d4 openings
opening repertoire
the d4 repertoire
gptkbp:is_played_by gptkb:international_tournaments
elite players
fianchettoed bishop
gptkbp:is_popular_among amateur players
grandmasters
club players
gptkbp:is_popular_in modern chess
tournament play
top-level chess
gptkbp:is_regarded_as a strategic opening
a solid opening choice
a flexible system
a modern opening
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Queen's_Gambit
gptkbp:is_used_by world champions
top chess players
many grandmasters
gptkbp:is_used_in world championships
rapid chess
classical chess
blitz chess
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Catalonia
gptkbp:played_against various defenses
...e5
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:Tigran_Petrosian
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4