English Defense

GPTKB entity

Statements (109)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gata_Kamsky
gptkb:Boris_Spassky
gptkb:Viktor_Korchnoi
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkbp:aims_to control the center
gptkbp:can_lead_to complex middlegame positions
various pawn structures
unbalanced positions
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Howard_Staunton
gptkbp:has_variants gptkb:Reversed_Sicilian
gptkb:English_Opening
gptkb:Anglo-Indian_Defense
Symmetrical Variation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label English Defense
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in chess literature
opening theory books
gptkbp:is_associated_with positional play
gptkbp:is_characterized_by 1.c4
gptkbp:is_considered a reliable choice
a solid choice
a counter-attacking opening
flexible opening
a strategic weapon
gptkbp:is_considered_as strategic opening
a versatile opening
some players as unconventional
gptkbp:is_discussed_in chess forums
gptkbp:is_effective_against gptkb:1.d4
1.e4
gptkbp:is_explored_in chess videos
gptkbp:is_featured_in chess databases
gptkbp:is_known_for its flexibility
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with 2.g3
3.d4
2. Nf3
2.e4
3.e3
3. Nc3
gptkbp:is_often_used_in beginners
rapid chess
classical chess
club players
1.d4 openings
world championship matches
blitz chess
1.e4 openings
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:chess_match
modern chess theory
opening repertoire
English Opening family
gptkbp:is_played_by top grandmasters
gptkbp:is_popular_in gptkb:chess_match
club play
gptkbp:is_respected_by top players
gptkbp:is_used_by amateur players
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:chess_match
theoretical discussions
online chess platforms
gptkbp:is_utilized_in training sessions
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Flank_Opening
gptkbp:named_after the English style of play
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:Kasparov_vs._Karpov_1990
gptkb:Kramnik_vs._Topalov_2006
gptkb:Nakamura_vs._Carlsen_2015
gptkb:Shirov_vs._Anand_1998
gptkb:Ivanchuk_vs._Anand_1991
gptkb:Svidler_vs._Grischuk_2013
gptkb:Korchnoi_vs._Karpov_1974
gptkb:Fischer_vs._Petrosian_1971
gptkb:Carlsen_vs._Anand_2014
gptkb:Kramnik_vs._Anand_2008
gptkb:Karpov_vs._Korchnoi_1974
gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky_1972
gptkb:Kasparov_vs._Anand_1995
gptkb:Karpov_vs._Timman_1990
gptkb:Karpov_vs._Kasparov_1990
gptkb:Gelfand_vs._Anand_2012
gptkb:Botvinnik_vs._Tal_1960
gptkb:Gelfand_vs._Kramnik_2012
gptkb:Carlsen_vs._Kramnik_2012
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:Magnus_Carlsen
gptkb:Mikhail_Botvinnik
gptkb:Viktor_Korchnoi
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:Garry_Kasparov
gptkbp:origin other openings
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:product_line gptkb:London_System
gptkb:Reversed_Sicilian
gptkb:Queen's_Indian_Defense
gptkb:English_Defense:_Main_Line
gptkb:Grünfeld_Defense
gptkb:Nimzo-Indian_Defense
gptkb:Anglo-Indian_Defense
gptkb:King's_Indian_Defense
gptkb:Botvinnik_System
gptkb:Catalan_Opening
gptkb:Trompowsky_Attack
Four Knights Variation
Symmetrical Variation
gptkbp:responds_to 1...c5
1...d5
1...e5
1... Nf6
gptkbp:strategic_importance control the center
gptkbp:training chess schools
gptkbp:used_in international chess tournaments