English Opening: Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian Variation (A19)
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English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation
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English Opening: Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian Variation
Target Position
Engine Eval:
+0.24
Master Game Statistics
Based on master-level chess games in the database.
White Wins: 39.3%
Draws: 28.3%
Black Wins: 32.4%
Strategic Overview
The English Opening: Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian Variation (ECO code A19) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:
Move Sequence (SAN)
1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e6 3. e4 c5
UCI Move Path
c2c4 g8f6 b1c3 e7e6 e2e4 c7c5
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Parent Opening
This line is a variation of the main parent opening:
English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation (A18)Sub-variations & Next Lines
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A22
English Opening: King's English, Two Knights Variation
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A39
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A34
English Opening: Symmetrical, Three Knights Variation
A37
English Opening: Symmetrical, Two Knights Fianchetto
A32
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