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English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line

ECO A2910 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. c4 e5 2. g3 Nf6 3. Bg2 d5 4. cxd5 Nxd5 5. Nf3 Nc6

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line (A29) reaches this position after 10 half-moves, with White 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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