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English Opening

English Opening noun: a chess opening in which white begins by playing 1.c4, moving his queen bishop's pawn to the fourth rank.

Noun

English Opening (uncountable)

  1. A chess opening in which white begins by playing 1.c4, moving his queen bishop's pawn to the fourth rank.

Origin of English Opening

English + opening, from its use by English world champion Howard Staunton.

Questions about English Opening

What does English Opening mean?
English Opening means a chess opening in which white begins by playing 1.c4, moving his queen bishop's pawn to the fourth rank.
What part of speech is English Opening?
English Opening is a noun.

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