Library/Openings/Catalan Opening/Closed/Sokolsky Variation ECO E09
Opening· 20 plies

Catalan Opening: Closed, Sokolsky Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO E09), reached after 20 half-moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 d5 4. Bg2 Be7 5. Nf3 O-O 6. O-O Nbd7 7. Qc2 c6 8. Nbd2 b6 9. b3 a5 10. Bb2 Ba6.

Catalan Opening: Closed, Sokolsky Variation ECO E09
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