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

ECO A287 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. e3

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Quiet Line (A28) reaches this position after 7 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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