A14 - English: Neo-Catalan Declined

Variation: English: Neo-Catalan Declined

Initial Move: A sophisticated setup where White fianchettoes the king's bishop early. It provides long-term pressure on the queenside and is a staple in elite grandmaster play. Learn this opening step by step

2026 Chesscom Open Play In 2
2026.03.18
GM Svane, Rasmus (2610)
GM Supi, Luis Paulo (2582)
Result 1-0
Opening A14
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2026 Chesscom Open Play In 2
2026.03.18
GM Harsha Bharathakoti (2510)
GM Eljanov, Pavel (2664)
Result 0-1
Opening A14
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2026 Chesscom Open Play In 2
2026.03.18
GM Martinez Alcantara, Jose Eduardo (2657)
GM Lysyj, Igor (2518)
Result 1-0
Opening A14
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2026 Chesscom Open Play In 2
2026.03.18
GM Harsha Bharathakoti (2510)
GM Maghsoodloo, Parham (2705)
Result 0-1
Opening A14
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8th GM tournament Hotel Stockholm North young talents
2026.03.14
IM Willow, Jonah B (2426)
IM Mayank Chakraborty (2501)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A14
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Eliteserien 2025-26
2026.02.06
GM Lie, Kjetil A. (2465)
IM Mitusov, Semen (2464)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A14
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Saint Louis Masters
2026.02.27
GM Stremavicius, Titas (2554)
IM Shlyakhtenko, Robert (2407)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A14
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Budapest Spring Festival
2026.03.05
GM Seemann, Jakub (2515)
GM Klimkowski, Jan (2501)
Result 1-0
Opening A14
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Budapest Spring Festival
2026.02.27
GM Klimkowski, Jan (2501)
FM Rudolf, Michal (2313)
Result 1-0
Opening A14
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Prague Chess Festival 2026 | Challengers
2026.03.03
GM Gledura, Benjamin (2620)
IM Nemec, Jachym (2483)
Result 1-0
Opening A14
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