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A10

English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation

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Overview

English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A10), 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.

It is reached after 2 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. c4 Nc6.

The line is a first-level refinement of English Opening.

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ECO code
A10
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
2
Parent
English Opening

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Statistics from Lichess

1,000,987 games · White 51.9% / Draw 4.7% / Black 43.4%

MovesGamesW / D / B
Nc3544,597
g3150,378
d4131,354
e358,331
Nf357,337
d316,727
b313,827
e413,210

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:39:58

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