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Catalan Opening
Family: Catalan
ECO: E00, E01, E02…
The Catalan combines a Queen's Gambit setup with a fianchetto bishop on g2. Long-term pressure, technical positions, world championship favorite.
Beginner
5
Aggro
5
Solid
9
Trap
2
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WhiteAdvanced
Reti Opening
Family: Reti
ECO: A04, A05, A06…
1.Nf3 with a flexible kingside fianchetto. Hypermodern attack on the center from the flanks.
Beginner
6
Aggro
4
Solid
8
Trap
2