English Opening: King's English Variation, Hungarian Attack

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Hungarian Attack is a chess opening characterized by a slow, strategic build-up with an emphasis on controlling the center and preparing for a kingside attack.

1. c4 2. e5 3. Nc3 4. Nc6 5. g3 6. g6 7. Bg2 8. Bg7 9. Rb1

The opening is known for its slow and strategic build-up, with both players focusing on controlling the center of the board and preparing for a potential kingside attack. White's pawn structure is solid and flexible, allowing for various pawn breaks and piece maneuvers. Black's setup is also quite solid, with the fianchettoed dark-squared bishop on g7 providing strong control over the central squares.

One of the key ideas for White in this opening is to play for a pawn break with d2-d4, which can help to open up the center and create attacking chances. This can be supported by moves such as e2-e3 and Nge2, which help to reinforce the d4 square. Black, on the other hand, can look to counterattack in the center with moves like f7-f5 or d7-d5, or even play for a queenside expansion with a7-a6 and b7-b5.

The Hungarian Attack is a relatively rare variation of the King's English Opening, and as such, it can catch opponents off guard and lead to interesting and unbalanced positions. Both players must be prepared to adapt their plans and find creative ways to generate counterplay, making this opening a rich and challenging battleground for chess enthusiasts.

Frequency: 21.2 %Stockfish score: 0.3, depth 36
Games Statistics:
White/Draws/Black
41.5%
28.2%
30.3%
Bookmoves score:
RateWhiteBlack
0...180059.041
1800...200058.141.9
2000...220053.247.7
2200...250050.949.1
2500...54.748