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

Esports World Cup 2026 | Group Stage | A - 2026 Esports World Cup Group Stage A
2026.08.12
GM Erigaisi Arjun (2759)
GM Firouzja, Alireza (2757)
Result 1-0
Opening A14
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Championnat invitation du Québec 2026 - Round 4: Sambuev, Bator - Migot, Tangi
2026.08.09
GM Sambuev, Bator (2441)
IM Migot, Tangi (2308)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A14
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2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Süper Lig - Round 8: Seemann, Jakub - Suyarov, Mukhammadzokhid
2026.08.09
GM Seemann, Jakub (2543)
IM Suyarov, Mukhammadzokhid (2551)
Result 0-1
Opening A14
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2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Süper Lig - Round 5: Mamedov, Rauf - Hardaway, Brewington
2026.08.06
GM Mamedov, Rauf (2639)
GM Hardaway, Brewington (2501)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A14
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Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open A - Round 5: Piorun, Kacper - Besou, Hussain
2026.08.05
GM Piorun, Kacper (2519)
IM Besou, Hussain (2420)
Result 1-0
Opening A14
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FIDE Candidates 2026
2026.04.11
GM Nakamura, Hikaru (2792)
GM Wei, Yi (2752)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A14
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FIDE Candidates 2026
2026.04.11
GM Caruana, Fabiano (2792)
GM Sindarov, Javokhir (2777)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A14
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FIDE Candidates 2026
2026.04.04
GM Caruana, Fabiano (2792)
GM Esipenko, Andrey (2680)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A14
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FIDE Candidates 2026
2026.04.03
GM Giri, Anish (2764)
GM Wei, Yi (2752)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A14
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Saint Louis Blitz 2026
2026.08.05
GM Sindarov, Javokhir (2777)
GM Praggnanandhaa, R (2750)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A14
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