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

ECO A2810 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. e3 Bb4 5. Qc2 Bxc3

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Quiet Line (A28) 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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