English Defense

The main line

The English Defense is reached by 1. d4 b6 (ECO A40). It's one of 7 named lines under this opening in the book.

Named variations (5)

• Eastbourne Gambit — 1. d4 b6 2. c4 Bb7 3. Nc3 e5 (A40)
• Perrin Variation — 1. d4 e6 2. c4 b6 3. e4 Bb7 4. Bd3 Nc6 (A40)
• Hartlaub Gambit Declined — 1. c4 e6 2. d4 b6 3. Nc3 Bb7 4. e4 f5 5. d5 (A40)
• Poli Gambit — 1. d4 e6 2. c4 b6 3. e4 Bb7 4. f3 f5 5. exf5 Nh6 (A40)
• Hartlaub Gambit Accepted — 1. c4 e6 2. d4 b6 3. Nc3 Bb7 4. e4 f5 5. exf5 Nf6 (A40)

Analyze the English Defense

Play through this opening on the free analysis board, or review one of your own gamesto see how accurately you handled it — every move classified, with the engine's best line on each mistake.

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