Marienbad System
The Marienbad System (ECO A47) is a chess opening that begins 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 b6 3. g3 Bb7 4. Bg2 c5.
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The main line
The Marienbad System is reached by 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 b6 3. g3 Bb7 4. Bg2 c5 (ECO A47). It's one of 2 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (1)
- Berg Variation —
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 b6 3. g3 Bb7 4. Bg2 c5 5. c4 cxd4 6. Qxd4(A47)
Analyze the Marienbad System
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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