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English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System (A36)

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  • 2 months ago

    ChessCluck

    When do you play this setup, as opposed to the other sequence (c4, g3, Bg2, Nc3) found in Kosten's The Dynamic English?

  • 3 months ago

    pumapurp

    I endorse this line.  Great for blitz

  • 2 years ago

    timd3878

    I've played this for 6 years minutes to learn years to master.

  • 3 years ago

    Mimchi

    I love this opening...I am more comfortable playing this than playing e4, which I played for a year...PLAY THIS! Solid, fun, and easy! Really easy!

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