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English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System

ECO A259 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. d3

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Closed System (A25) 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.

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