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A13

English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Catalan Defense

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Overview

English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Catalan Defense is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A13), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.

Play reaches this position via 1. c4 e6 2. Nf3 d5 3. g3 b6 4. Bg2 Bb7 5. O-O, after 9 plies of opening development.

The line refines English Opening: Agincourt Defense, which traces back to the root opening English Opening.

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ECO code
A13
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
9
Parent
English Opening: Agincourt Defense

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Statistics from Lichess

14,033 games · White 56.1% / Draw 6.1% / Black 37.8%

MovesGamesW / D / B
Nf65,285
dxc44,385
c6923
Nd7911
c5758
Nc6336
Bd6253
d4239

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:42:05

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