The English Opening: 1.c4 e6 2.Nf3... 5.0-0 arises after 1.c4 e6 2.Nf3 d5 3.g3 Nf6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.0-0 and falls under ECO code A14. With 575,175 Lichess games across all rating levels, it is a specialized opening choice.
History and Notable Players
It arises from the English Opening: e6. Among the most prolific practitioners on the White side are Oscar Panno (36 games), Vassily Smyslov (31 games), Miguel Angel Quinteros (27 games). On the Black side, notable exponents include Ivan Farago (21 games), Goran Dizdar (21 games), Hikaru Nakamura (20 games).
Statistics
Based on 575,175 Lichess games across all rating levels:
- White wins: 49.8%
- Black wins: 41.7%
- Draws: 8.5%
White holds a moderate edge statistically, though Black has good practical chances.
Practice on Chessiverse
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