Chess Openings·English Opening, Reversed Sicilian

Flank Opening

English Opening, Reversed Sicilian

1.c4 e5

Step through

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The move order is kept loose so several set-ups stay available. Pawns push forward and take room away from the opponent. Of the four central squares, pawns stand on e5. Nothing has been captured yet. Neither side has castled yet.

The position

Length
2 moves
To move
White
Legal replies
22
Minor pieces out
White 0 · Black 0
Material
level
Castling rights left
KQkq
FEN
rnbqkbnr/pppp1ppp/8/4p3/2P5/8/PP1PPPPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq e6 0 2

Move by move

Each move spelled out: which piece went from where to where.

  1. 1.c4White: Pawn c2c4
  2. 1e5Black: Pawn e7e5

Nearby lines

first 1 moves shared

Common questions

Q. What are the moves of English Opening, Reversed Sicilian?

1.c4 e5

Q. Which family does it belong to?

Flank Opening — First moves other than e4 and d4, aiming at the centre from the wing.

Q. Who is to move next?

After 2 moves it is White to move.