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English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Full Symmetry Line

ECO A3810 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. c4 Nf6 2. Nf3 c5 3. Nc3 Nc6 4. g3 g6 5. Bg2 Bg7

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Full Symmetry Line (A38) 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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