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English opening

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Also known as c4, A10, The English, 1. c4

chess opening 1. c4

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Moves1.c4 ECOA10–A39 OriginStaunton vs. Saint-Amant, 1843 Named afterHoward Staunton, English player and World Champion (unofficial)

The English Opening is a chess opening that begins with the move:

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