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Closed Reversed

English Opening

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as White

English Opening

Closed Reversed

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The c-pawn takes control of d5, so their pieces cannot easily settle in the center.

You
Control d5 with c4 and Nc3, then prepare your bishop with g3.
Them
They take the center with e5 and develop knights to guard it.
Idea
Notice how both sides fight over the central squares d5, d4 and e5.