English Opening: Symmetrical, Benoni Formation (A31)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.24

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 42.8% Draws: 23.3% Black Wins: 33.9%

Strategic Overview

The English Opening: Symmetrical, Benoni Formation (ECO code A31) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. c4 c5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. d4
UCI Move Path
c2c4 c7c5 g1f3 g8f6 d2d4
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