"English Opening" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: English + opening, from its use by English world champion Howard Staunton. Etymology templates: {{m|en|English}} English, {{m|en|opening}} opening Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=English Opening}} English Opening (uncountable)
  1. A chess opening in which white begins by playing 1.c4, moving his queen bishop's pawn to the fourth rank. Wikipedia link: Howard Staunton Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Chess openings Translations (chess opening): partie anglaise [feminine] (French)

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