A12

English: Pin Breaker

1. c4 c6 2. Nf3 d5 3. e3 Nf6 4. Nc3 Bg4 5. Qb3 Qb6 6. Ne5

Opening moves: 1. c4 c6 2. Nf3 d5 3. e3 Nf6 4. Nc3 Bg4 5. Qb3 Qb6 6. Ne5. This position is classified under ECO code A12.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

A12

Category Volume A

Opening Family

English Opening

Position (FEN)

rn2kb1r/pp2pppp/1qp2n2/3pN3/2P3b1/1QN1P3/PP1P1PPP/R1B1KB1R b KQkq - 6 6

Lichess Stats

Across 22 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 59%, Black wins 27%, and 14% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Qxb3, played in 32% of games, followed by e6 and Be6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 22 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

59%

14%

27%

White wins 59% Draws 14% Black wins 27%

22 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Qxb3

Be6

Bh5

Bf5

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