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English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Catalan Defense

Moves

1. c4 e6 2. Nf3 d5 3. g3 b6 4. Bg2 Bb7 5. O-O

The English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Catalan Defense (A13) reaches this position after 9 half-moves, with Black to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.