Flank · a plan for White
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense
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1.c4Nf6
Live databaseLichess 1600–2000 · blitz + rapid
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense17.9M games · White to move
MoveWhite / draw / BlackPlayedGamesScore
15%2.7M54%
4.7%840k49%
1.8%325k49%
1.3%235k51%
0.4%63k48%
0.2%29k51%
Famous games in this line55k master games
Carlsen, M. (2882) – Ding Liren (2805)Ding Liren (2805) – Carlsen, M. (2882)Carlsen, M. (2872) – Aronian, L. (2812)Carlsen, Magnus (2872) – Aronian, Levon (2809)Carlsen, M. (2882) – Giri, A. (2779)Ding, Liren (2791) – Carlsen, Magnus (2863)Nepomniachtchi, Ian (2784) – Carlsen, Magnus (2863)Nepomniachtchi, Ian (2784) – Carlsen, Magnus (2863)Heroes of this opening Carlsen, M. · Ding Liren
- Family
- English Opening
- Category
- Flank
- First move
- 1.c4
- ECO
- A15
- Line
- 1. c4 Nf6
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