Chess Opening Theory/1. c4/1...e5

English Opening rd nd bd qd kd bd nd rd pd pd pd pd pd pd pd pd pl pl pl pl pl pl pl pl rl nl bl ql kl bl nl rl English Opening 1...e5 This move creates a reverse Sicilian but it's White's move and the aim for White to create an advantage leads generally to different positions. White's choices are now: 2. Nc3, the normal move 2. g3 many transposition possibilities 2. Nf3 can lead to a reversed Alekhine's Defence of sorts if Black replies with ...e4, with the option of cxd5 if Black tries to advance the d-pawn 2. d4 gives away any advantage Theory Table . 1.c4 e5 2 3 4 5 Nc3Nc6 g3g6 Bg2Bg7 d3d6 King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov CounterattackNc3 Bb4Nd5 Bc5Nf3 c6Nc3 d6 g3Nf6 Nc3Bb4 Drill Variation ...h5 += d4 ∞ English Opening References Taming Wild Chess Openings: How to Deal with the Good, the Bad and the Ugly over the Chess Board (2015). John Watson. 9056915703. fi:Shakkiaapinen/Peli/1. c4/1...e5