Chess Opening Theory/1. c4/1...e5
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English OpeningEdit
1...e5Edit
This move creates a reverse Sicilian but it's White's move and the aim for White to create an advantage leads generally to different positions. White's choices are now:
- 2. Nc3, the normal move
- 2. g3 many transposition possibilities
- 2. Nf3 can lead to a reversed Alekhine's Defence of sorts if Black replies with ...e4, with the option of cxd5 if Black tries to advance the d-pawn
- 2. d4 gives away any advantage
Theory TableEdit
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.
- 1.c4 e5
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 Nc6 |
g3 g6 |
Bg2 Bg7 |
d3 d6 |
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| g3 Nf6 |
Nc3 Bb4 |
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| Drill Variation | ... h5 |
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| d4 | ∞ |
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ReferencesEdit
- Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
- Taming Wild Chess Openings: How to Deal with the Good, the Bad and the Ugly over the Chess Board (2015). John Watson. ISBN 9056915703.