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Akiko
Jan 1, 2008
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#1

I have heard that I use the English opening. c3. Is this correct?

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Ray_Brooks
Jan 1, 2008
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#2
Incorrect. 1 c4 is the English opening.
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Akiko
Jan 1, 2008
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#3
So what is c3?
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Graw81
Jan 1, 2008
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#4
c3 i think is called the saragossa. But honestly, 1.c3 can lead to transpositions. for example. 1.c3 c5 2.e4 [c3 sicilian], or also to Colle system type set ups aswell as Kings indian attack. I wont give the transpositions as i suppose there are many ways to get them.
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Ray_Brooks
Jan 1, 2008
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#5
Irregular... and strange! what is the point of this move? the advance d4 requires no preparation, you merely deny your queenside knight of it's most natural square. It's probably time that you read that beginner's book, that you have been putting off.
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jbduhadaway
Jan 1, 2008
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#6
Akiko take a look at this website.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saragossa_Opening