A13

English: Laser Bishop

1. c4 e6 2. Nc3 d5 3. e3 Nf6 4. Nf3 Be7 5. b3 O-O 6. Bb2 c5 7. cxd5 exd5 8. d4

Opening moves: 1. c4 e6 2. Nc3 d5 3. e3 Nf6 4. Nf3 Be7 5. b3 O-O 6. Bb2 c5 7. cxd5 exd5 8. d4. This position is classified under ECO code A13.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

A13

Category Volume A

Opening Family

English Opening

Position (FEN)

rnbq1rk1/pp2bppp/5n2/2pp4/3P4/1PN1PN2/PB3PPP/R2QKB1R b KQ - 0 8

Lichess Stats

Across 29 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 41%, Black wins 38%, and 21% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nc6, played in 66% of games, followed by cxd4 and b6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 29 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

41%

21%

38%

White wins 41% Draws 21% Black wins 38%

29 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nc6

cxd4

Bg4

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