Catalan Opening, Classical Variation

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:aims_to control of the center
gptkbp:can_lead_to strategic play
complex middlegame positions
open positions
gptkbp:characterized_by 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3
gptkbp:developed_by various players
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gptkbp:is_analyzed_in chess literature
chess engines
opening databases
gptkbp:is_associated_with positional understanding
gptkbp:is_common_in high-level play
gptkbp:is_considered solid and flexible
a reliable choice
a rich opening
a flexible opening
a strategic weapon
a well-respected opening
a solid choice for White
gptkbp:is_countered_by ...d5
gptkbp:is_favored_by positional players
gptkbp:is_known_for its strategic depth
gptkbp:is_noted_for its rich tactical possibilities
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by ...c5
...d5
...c6
... Be7
... Bb7
...dxc4
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:the_King's_Indian_Defense
tournament play
intermediate players
experienced players
club players
rapid and blitz formats
the Grünfeld Defense
the Nimzo-Indian Defense
gptkbp:is_part_of opening repertoire
the repertoire of many players
the repertoire of many grandmasters
the Catalan system
the d4 openings
the modern chess opening theory
the strategic openings category
gptkbp:is_played_by international competitions
world champions
gptkbp:is_popular_among grandmasters
gptkbp:is_regarded_as a sound choice
gptkbp:is_used_by top-level players
gptkbp:is_used_in online chess
gptkbp:originated_in various pawn structures
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Catalan_Opening
gptkbp:used_in chess tournaments
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Boris_Spassky
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5