the Catalan Opening

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf chess opening
gptkbp:aimsTo control of the center
gptkbp:armament experienced players
gptkbp:associated_with long-term strategic plans
gptkbp:criticism lack of immediate aggression
gptkbp:evaluates unprepared opponents
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Catalan Opening
gptkbp:illustratedBy gptkb:Richard_Reti
gptkbp:is_a Queen's_Gambit_and_King's_Indian_Defense
gptkbp:is_a_key_player_in international tournaments
white pieces
gptkbp:is_a_place_for isolated pawns
gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for tournament play
strategic complexity
strategic maneuvering
players seeking an edge
players seeking to avoid mainline theory
gptkbp:is_characterized_by 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:the_Nimzo-Indian_Defense
gptkb:Catalan_System
rapid and blitz formats
high-level competitions
the_Catalan
gptkbp:is_known_for rich tactical possibilities
its strategic complexity
positional depth
gptkbp:is_open_to varied pawn structures
chess professionals
gptkbp:is_popular_among classical chess
grandmasters
positional players
gptkbp:is_studied_in chess literature
computer engines
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:the_King's_Indian_Defense
advanced players
club players
top-level players
...d5
gptkbp:leads white
open positions
gptkbp:notable_player slow buildup
gptkbp:opposedBy defensive players
gptkbp:popularActivities creating imbalances
developing the light-squared bishop
gptkbp:previousName Catalan region
gptkbp:repertoire many world champions
many elite players
many strong players.
gptkbp:servingTemperature various defenses
gptkbp:suitableFor a solid opening choice
hybrid opening
gptkbp:transferFee other openings
gptkbp:variant Open Catalan
Closed_Catalan