English Opening: Symmetrical, Main Line (A38)

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Openings Directory / English Opening: Symmetrical, Main Line

Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.06

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 38.7% Draws: 28.4% Black Wins: 32.9%

Strategic Overview

The English Opening: Symmetrical, Main Line (ECO code A38) 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. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. Nf3 Nf6
UCI Move Path
c2c4 c7c5 b1c3 b8c6 g2g3 g7g6 f1g2 f8g7 g1f3 g8f6
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