Catalan Opening: Closed Variation
GPTKB entity
Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:chess_match
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Peter_Leko
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| gptkbp:aims_to |
control of the center
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| gptkbp:can_lead_to |
complex middlegame positions
rich tactical opportunities positional advantages |
| gptkbp:develops |
strategic play
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| gptkbp:has_variants |
Open Variation
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
top players
chess literature opening databases |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
long-term planning
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| gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
...c5
...a6 ...b5 ...dxc4 |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3 Be7 4. Bg2 O-O 5. Nf3 d5 6. O-O c6
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| gptkbp:is_considered |
a strategic opening
a rich opening for study a flexible opening system a solid choice for White a main line of the Catalan a reliable choice for White a solid response to ...d5 |
| gptkbp:is_countered_by |
...dxc4
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| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
chess engines
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
solid pawn structure
its rich strategic ideas slow buildup of pressure |
| gptkbp:is_noted_for |
flexibility in pawn structure
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| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
... Nbd7
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| gptkbp:is_often_served_with |
club level
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| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
club players
...c5 top-level players classical tournaments ...c6 ...e5 |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
the d4 opening repertoire
1.d4 openings the Catalan family of openings |
| gptkbp:is_played_by |
top players
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| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
grandmasters
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| gptkbp:is_related_to |
Closed Catalan
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| gptkbp:is_respected_by |
chess analysts
its soundness chess professionals |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:chess_match
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| gptkbp:is_used_in |
tournament play
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| gptkbp:is_utilized_in |
online play
experienced players high-level competitions rapid play |
| gptkbp:origin |
endgame scenarios
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Catalan_Opening
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| gptkbp:played_for |
various defenses
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| gptkbp:requires |
deep understanding of pawn structures
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| gptkbp:suitable_for |
positional players
its strategic depth |