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English Opening: Neo-Catalan

English Opening: Neo-Catalan (A13) starts 1.c4 e6 2.Nf3 d5 3.g3 Nf6. In 6,861 games between strong players, White wins 46%, 18% are drawn and Black wins 37%; the most played move is 4.Bg2 (87%).

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1.c4 e6 2.Nf3 d5 3.g3 Nf6

ECO
A13
Games between strong players
6,861
To move
White
46%18%37%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
4.Bg287% (5,975)46%17%37%–
4.d410% (682)41%26%33%–
4.b32% (166)45%44%–
4.cxd50% (30)43%50%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from English Opening: Agincourt Defense 1.c4 e6

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