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English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation

Moves

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

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation (A37) reaches this position after 9 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.