English OpeningA20

King's English Variation

1. c4 e5

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Every move explained, never a dead end.

Both sides plans

White's plan

Occupy the center, develop quickly, castle, then pick a wing.

Black's plan

Contest the center before White occupies all of it.

The line, move by move

  1. 1. c4c4 controls d5.
  2. ... e5e5 occupies the center.
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