After 3...cxd4 4.Nxd4, Black could follow up with 4...e5 forcing White's knight to go to the queenside and avoiding the transpositions to the Sicilian or the QGD; however, White could avoid the line by first playing 3.Nc3 and then play 4.d4, if Black doesn't play 3...d5 (see below).

2016年2月23日 · ...Bc5 is the right idea, but in the line given black plays it at the wrong time. 2.c4 is bad because in e4 e5 openings the natural development squares for the Bf1 are c4 and b5, both of which are blocked by the Pc4. 2.c4 also creates a hole at d4, which black can capitalize on with 2...Bc5 or 3...Bc5.

The English Opening is a chess opening that begins with the move 1.c4 and is one of the best alternatives to the more well-known 1.e4 and 1.d4.

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Chess.com identifies 1.e4 e5 2.c4 as "King's Pawn Opening: The Whale Variation." It's probably closest to the English Opening: Botvinnik variation which goes something like 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.d3 d6 6.e4. Unfortunately the 1.e4 e5 2.c4 move order allows Black to respond with Bc5 which scores really well.

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 此开局略晚于意大利开局，因为黑方出c5象，很快将被白方冲起d4兵所驱赶，所以黑方采取更快一步的反击手段3.…

The English Opening is a chess opening beginning with 1. c4 Of all the openings that don’t begin by advancing the king’s pawn or the queen’s pawn, the English Opening is among the most popular. White immediately grabs some central space and takes the d5 square under control.

2024年2月10日 · Typical examples are the Mikenas Attack 1.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3 e6 3.e4, or the line 1.c4 c5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Nf3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4, in the Symmetrical Variation. Those lead to attractive and sharp play, but need some extra study time.

The English Opening is a chess opening when the following moves are played: 1.c4. The idea behind the English Opening is: White is trying to get Black out of his normal 1.d4 defense (Whether it's Kings Indian, Nimzo, or Queen's Gambit Declined) and transition into lines he is uncomfortable with.

2024年10月23日 · Master the classical e4 e5 chess opening with our comprehensive guide. Explore key variations like the Ruy López, Italian Game, Scotch Game, and more to enhance your strategy and avoid common mistakes.