ECO E00 Play as White

Catalan Opening

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About the Catalan Opening

White fianchettoes the light-squared bishop, combining d4 ideas with a strong diagonal.

Move by move

  1. Controls the center.
  2. Develops and controls e4.
  3. Claims queenside space.
  4. Prepares d5.
  5. The Catalan! Prepares Bg2 fianchetto.

Variations of the Catalan Opening

Catalan Opening: ClosedCatalan Opening: Closed Variation, Rabinovich VariationCatalan Opening: Closed Variation, Traditional VariationCatalan Opening: Hungarian GambitCatalan Opening: Open Defense