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This is an opening I use commonly. I'm not sure it actually has a name, as it usually ends up under the king's fianchetto or queen's pawn opening, no further. The opening delays offense in favor of building up a strong king's side castle, which can then be used to launch an attack from the king's side, it can attack the opposing queenside or kingside. If needed it can also be played offensively before the point of castling. I'm not very high level, so even if I tried, there is no way I would be able to make it a sound opening. So, higher-level players, it's time for you to cook. Also, please give me pointers as to problems in the opening and moves that may weaken the position.

The knight move is rare and optional. Rare because usually this opening is stopped when the queen roles out when an opposing bishop attacks her, forcing the knight to go in and be pinned or the queen to become useless (at least at this point in the game) when she goes to b3. However when there is the chance I normally use the knight to get at least a little bit more pressure on the kingside as I perfer to use this opening to attack there.

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This has been the most common response I get (I usually play unrated games to test it). In some variations, however, instead of e6, Bishop f5 will be played.

Avatar of Harivashan881222

Valid good move

Avatar of ciacada3301anon

Wow very solid opening 👏 👌 👍🏻 thanks i liked it very much i m not a strong player but your dark squared bishop blocks your pawn so opponents will try to break center and place their rook on that diagonal

Avatar of Awesomedude2053

The bishop on e3 is weak and does nothing. It should be placed somewhere else

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The point of the bishop being on e3 is to attack the a7 pawn, while being able to assist dark squared pushes on the kingside.

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Where do you recommend it be put otherwise?

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That was one move I wasn't so certain about the strength of as well

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Check Pseudo-Catalan https://www.chess.com/openings/Queens-Pawn-Opening-Pseudo-Catalan-Variation

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