English Opening, Symmetrical Variation

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:aims_to control the center
gptkbp:can_lead_to various pawn structures
gptkbp:can_lead_to_draws in many games
gptkbp:characterized_by 1.c4 c5
gptkbp:developed_by various chess masters
gptkbp:has_variations 1.c4 e5
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gptkbp:is_analyzed_in chess literature
chess engines
gptkbp:is_associated_with positional play
gptkbp:is_commonly_played_with 1.c4 c5 2. Nf3
1.c4 c5 2.g3
gptkbp:is_considered flexible opening
gptkbp:is_considered_by gptkb:strategist
gptkbp:is_considered_to_be a hypermodern opening
a strategic opening
strategically rich
a rich opening
a flexible choice
a sound opening choice
a flexible strategy
gptkbp:is_countered_by 1...d5
gptkbp:is_effective_against certain defenses
gptkbp:is_explored_in opening theory
chess databases
gptkbp:is_favored_by creative players
gptkbp:is_noted_for flexibility in pawn structure
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by d4
e3
2. Nf3
g3
gptkbp:is_often_used_in 1...c6
1...d6
1...e5
tournament play
experienced players
club players
club play
blitz games
rapid games
gptkbp:is_part_of modern chess theory
the English Opening family
the English Opening repertoire
the modern opening repertoire
gptkbp:is_played_by online chess
top-level players
gptkbp:is_popular_among gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:is_regarded_as a popular choice
a solid choice
solid opening
gptkbp:is_similar_to Symmetrical Variation of the Sicilian Defense
gptkbp:is_taught_in chess schools
gptkbp:is_used_by grandmasters
gptkbp:is_used_in theoretical discussions
theory preparation
gptkbp:is_utilized_by amateur players
gptkbp:named_after English chess players
gptkbp:originated_in other openings
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:English_Opening
gptkbp:used_in international chess tournaments
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Boris_Spassky
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5