Tree path 6 levels English Opening › King's English Variation › Reversed Sicilian › English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation › English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation › Bradley Beach Variation
English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Bradley Beach Variation
Overview
English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Bradley Beach Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A28), 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 8 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. d4 e4.
The line refines English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, which traces back to the root opening English Opening.
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- ECO code
- A28
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 8
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Statistics from Lichess
49,863 games · White 52.0% / Draw 4.1% / Black 43.9%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Ng5 | 31,170 | |
| Nd2 | 9,348 | |
| Ne5 | 6,289 | |
| d5 | 2,045 | |
| Ng1 | 927 | |
| Nh4 | 32 | |
| Bg5 | 21 | |
| Nxe4 | 12 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:46:40
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