E00
Catalan Opening
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3
In the Catalan Opening, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.
The Catalan Opening is a chess opening classified under ECO code E00. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3: 5 moves in, with Black to play.
Learn its typical plans and pawn structures rather than memorizing moves — that’s what holds up over the board.
2 named variations branch from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.
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