Flank Opening
English Opening, Symmetrical Variation
1.c4 c5
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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. None of the four central squares holds a pawn. Nothing has been captured yet. Neither side has castled yet.
The position
- Length
- 2 moves
- To move
- White
- Legal replies
- 21
- Minor pieces out
- White 0 · Black 0
- Material
- level
- Castling rights left
- KQkq
- FEN
- rnbqkbnr/pp1ppppp/8/2p5/2P5/8/PP1PPPPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq c6 0 2
Move by move
Each move spelled out: which piece went from where to where.
- 1.c4White: Pawn c2→c4
- 1…c5Black: Pawn c7→c5
Nearby lines
first 1 moves shared
Common questions
Q. What are the moves of English Opening, Symmetrical Variation?
1.c4 c5
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.