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- English Opening A10
- King's English Variation A20
- Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line A29
- English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line A29
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English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line
Overview
English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A29), 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.
The line arises from 14 plies — specifically the moves 1. c4 e5 2. g3 Nf6 3. Bg2 d5 4. cxd5 Nxd5 5. Nf3 Nc6 6. d3 Be7 7. O-O O-O.
The line refines English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line, which traces back to the root opening English Opening.
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- ECO code
- A29
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 14
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Statistics from Lichess
11,000 games · White 48.2% / Draw 6.8% / Black 45.0%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 7,423 | |
| a3 | 1,906 | |
| Nbd2 | 617 | |
| b3 | 334 | |
| Bd2 | 284 | |
| Qb3 | 154 | |
| e4 | 124 | |
| h3 | 33 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:47:09
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