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Chess Opening Theory/1. c4/1...c5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6

English Opening: Symmetrical Variation
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. c4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6

2...Nc6

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This continues the main line of the Symmetrical Variation.

Theory table

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For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation.

1.c4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6
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Nc3
e5
g3
g6
Bg2
Bg7
a3
Nge7
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d4
cxd4
Nxd4
Nf6
Nc3
e6
a3
Be7
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Three Knights Fianchetto g3
g6
Bg2
Bg7
Nc3
d6
O-O
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