ECO code: A15
Opening Name: English: Anglo-Indian, 2.Nf3 g6
Moves: 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nf3 g6
Description: This opening is a flexible and hypermodern approach where Black prepares to fianchetto the bishop with ...Bg7. White’s 2.Nf3 develops a knight towards the center and supports control over the d4 and e5 squares. Black’s setup aims for solid control of the central dark squares from a distance rather than occupying the center immediately.
Characteristic: The move 2...g6 is characteristic of the Anglo-Indian systems, signaling Black’s intention to fianchetto the kingside bishop, which will exert long-range pressure on the center and queenside.
Attacking or Defensive: For White, the setup is generally flexible and can transition into both attacking or positional play depending on subsequent moves. Black’s approach with ...g6 is more defensive and hypermodern, focusing on controlling the center indirectly rather than occupying it immediately.
Center Control: This opening does not lead to an immediate direct occupation of the center by either side. Instead, it emphasizes control over key central squares from a distance, particularly by Black’s fianchettoed bishop, while White can choose to challenge or occupy the center later.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
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