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

TCh-AUT 2. Ost 2018-19
2019.03.31
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A14
29. EY Open U16 2019
2019.08.07
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A14
World Rapid 2018
2018.12.28
GM Mamedov, Rauf (2631)
GM Kovalev,Vl (2565)
Result 1-0
Opening A14
TCh-CHN 2015
2015.10.28
GM Lysyj, Igor (2518)
GM Xu, Yi (2456)
Result 1-0
Opening A14
Szczawno A GM 2018
2018.12.20
Result 1-0
Opening A14
USA Ch 2017
2017.04.05
GM Robson, Ray (2659)
GM So, Wesley (2774)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A14
World Blitz 2019
2019.12.29
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A14
RUS Ch Blitz 2017
2017.10.02
Result 1-0
Opening A14
Riga Tech Open A 2019
2019.08.06
IM Seeman, Tarvo (2356)
GM Gukesh D (2703)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A14
TCh-ESP Div Honor 2018
2018.08.12
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A14