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English Opening 1...Nf61.c4 Nf6
If White plays 2.d4, the opening transposes immediately into the Indian defenses. Example line 11.c4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.b3 Bg7 4.Bb2 O-O
Both White and Black can fianchetto one or both Bishops. Example line 21.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.cxd5 Nxd5 4.g3 g6 5.Bg2
Here Black must decide how to protect the Knight. Example line 31.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3 e6 3.Nf3 Bb4
Black may play ...Bb4 in many lines. Example line 41.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3 e6 3.e4 c5 4.e5 Ng8
Here Black has lost two tempi with the Knight, but the White Pawn on e5 is vulnerable. Example game(s)
(Back to initial position.)
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