Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...Nf6/2. c4/2...c5/3. Nf3

Symmetrical English rd nd bd qd kd bd rd pd pd pd pd pd pd pd nd pd pl pl nl pl pl pl pl pl pl rl nl bl ql kl bl rl Symmetrical English 3. Nf3 This line is often played to avoid the theoretical complications of the Benoni. If black plays cxd4, it resembles a Sicilian, where e4 is replaced with c4, and may transpose into Sicilians which allow a Maroczy Bind such as the Accelerated Dragon. Black may also play e6, allowing white to transpose back into the Benoni or play e3, which lets black capture to an equal position, play d5 with a symmetrical position, or continue to defer with a6 or b6. Theory table . 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.Nf3 3 4 5 Nf3cxd4 Nxd4e6 Nc3Nc6 = ...e6 d5exd5 cxd5d6 = to 2...e6 3. Nf3 c5 English Opening References