Tree path 4 levels English Opening › Symmetrical Variation › Normal Variation › English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights Variation
- Caissa Codex
- English Opening A10
- Symmetrical Variation A30
- Normal Variation A34
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English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights Variation
Overview
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A34), 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 5 plies — specifically the moves 1. c4 c5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3.
The line refines English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Normal Variation, which traces back to the root opening English Opening.
It continues primarily into one named line, English Opening: Symmetrical Variation.
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- ECO code
- A34
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 5
- Direct variations
- 1
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Statistics from Lichess
1,037,170 games · White 50.4% / Draw 7.1% / Black 42.6%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 420,991 | |
| g6 | 188,212 | |
| e6 | 176,105 | |
| d5 | 127,403 | |
| d6 | 65,501 | |
| b6 | 47,461 | |
| a6 | 7,233 | |
| e5 | 2,308 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:48:24
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