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English Opening: Myers Defense

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1.c4g5
Live databaseLichess 1600–2000 · blitz + rapid
English Opening: Myers Defense80k games · White to move
MoveWhite / draw / BlackPlayedGamesScore
51%41k55%
23%18k55%
11%8.7k56%
5.6%4.4k54%
2.8%2.2k54%
1.7%1.4k52%
1.6%1.3k52%
1.3%1.0k54%
1%80256%
0.3%25354%
Famous games in this line38 master games
Edouard, R. (2641) – Van Foreest, Lucas (2531)20191–0Tjong A Hung, Edwin (2530) – Manor, Ilan (2502)20010–1Mednis, Edmar John (2450) – Hodgson, Julian M (2555)19901–0Jacimovic, Dragoljub (2472) – Nedev, Trajce (2487)2002½–½Cebalo, Miso (2492) – Basman, Michael J (2405)19790–1Stanec, Nikolaus (2505) – Palos, Osman (2335)1996½–½Sinanovic, Muhamed (2435) – Palos, Osman (2400)19911–0Cramling, Dan (2435) – Johansson, Jan (2390)1992½–½
Heroes of this opening Edouard, R. · Manor, Ilan · Mednis, Edmar John · Basman, Michael J
Family
English Opening
Category
Flank
First move
1.c4
ECO
A10
Line
1. c4 g5
Positional
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English Opening: Myers Gambit2.d4 Bg7English Opening: Zilbermints Gambit2.d4 e5
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