A22

English: Slow Squeeze

1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. e3 Bb4 5. Qc2 d6 6. Nd5 Bc5 7. a3 a5 8. b3

Opening moves: 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. e3 Bb4 5. Qc2 d6 6. Nd5 Bc5 7. a3 a5 8. b3. This position is classified under ECO code A22.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

A22

Category Volume A

Opening Family

English Opening

Position (FEN)

r1bqk2r/1pp2ppp/2np1n2/p1bNp3/2P5/PP2PN2/2QP1PPP/R1B1KB1R b KQkq - 0 8

Lichess Stats

Across 4 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 50%, Black wins 25%, and 25% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Be6, played in 50% of games, followed by Ba7 and O-O.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 4 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

50%

25%

White wins 50% Draws 25% Black wins 25%

4 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Be6

Ba7

O-O

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