Tree path 5 levels English Opening › King's English Variation › Reversed Sicilian › English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian › English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation
- Caissa Codex
- English Opening A10
- King's English Variation A20
- Reversed Sicilian A21
- English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian A25
- English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation A25 you are here
English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation 5. Bg2 Bg7
Overview
English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation (ECO A25) is a variation of English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Closed Sicilian, reached after 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Rb1 Nh6 5. Bg2 Bg7 — 5 moves.
In 19 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 42.1%, Black 52.6% and 5.3% were drawn. White's most played move here is 6. b4, in 74% of those games.
- ECO code
- A25
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Length
- 5 moves
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Statistics from Lichess
19 games · White 42.1% / Draw 5.3% / Black 52.6%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| b4 | 14 | |
| h4 | 2 | |
| b3 | 1 | |
| d3 | 1 | |
| a3 | 1 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:46:01
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