Catalan Opening: Closed Variation: Main Line
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:chess_match
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| gptkbp:aims_to |
control of the center
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| gptkbp:can_lead_to |
endgame scenarios
positional play complex middlegame positions |
| gptkbp:characterized_by |
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4.g3 Be7 5. Bg2 O-O 6. O-O b6
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| gptkbp:develops |
bishop on g2
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| gptkbp:has_variations |
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3. Nf3 d5 4.g3 Be7 5. Bg2 O-O 6. O-O b6 7. Nbd2 Bb7
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| gptkbp:includes |
pawn structure with c4 and d4
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
chess literature
opening theory |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a flexible opening
a strategic weapon solid and strategic a solid choice for White a flexible system for White a rich opening for strategic play a rich source of strategic ideas a solid choice for players of all levels |
| gptkbp:is_considered_by |
many players as a solid choice
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| gptkbp:is_countered_by |
...dxc4
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| gptkbp:is_favored_by |
positional players
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| gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by |
...c5
...a6 ...c6 ... Nbd7 ... Bb7 ...dxc4 |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
gptkb:the_King's_Indian_Defense
world champions grandmasters the Slav Defense the Grünfeld Defense the Benoni Defense the Nimzo-Indian Defense the Dutch Defense |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
the repertoire of many players
the repertoire of elite players the Closed Catalan |
| gptkbp:is_played_by |
different pawn structures
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| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
top-level chess
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| gptkbp:is_related_to |
the Closed Game
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| gptkbp:is_strategically_rich |
in terms of plans and ideas
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| gptkbp:is_used_in |
tournaments
online chess platforms |
| gptkbp:named_after |
gptkb:Catalonia
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| gptkbp:originated_in |
other openings
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Catalan_Opening
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| gptkbp:played_against |
various defenses
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| gptkbp:requires |
deep understanding of pawn structures
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Peter_Leko
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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