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English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Smyslov System

ECO A226 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3 Bb4

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Smyslov System (A22) reaches this position after 6 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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