< Chess Opening Theory < 1. d4 < 1...e6 < 2. c4
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English Defence
The system of having b6 and e6 was developed by English player P.N. Wallis, and was taken up by several leading English players including Tony Miles and Jon Speelman.
Theory table
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation .
- 1. d4 e6 2. c4 b6
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e4 Bb7 |
Qc2 Qh4 |
Nd2 Bb4 |
Bd3 f5 |
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| Nc3 Bb4 |
e3 Bb7 |
a3 Bxc3 |
bxc3 f5 |
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| d5 Qh4 |
Nc3 Bb4 |
Bd2 Nf6 |
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References
- Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
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