ECO A30ECO A35ECO A34 Play as Black

English Opening: Symmetrical Variation

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  1. The English Opening!
  2. Symmetrical English! Both sides control d-file squares.

Lines with this name

The ECO classification gives the name English Opening: Symmetrical Variation to 3 lines:

  • A30 1. c4 c5
  • A35 1. c4 c5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 e5
  • A34 1. c4 c5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nc3 Nc6 4. g3 d5 5. d4 cxd4