English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Wimpy System (A13)

The Agincourt Defense, Wimpy System is a variation of the English Opening, catalogued as ECO A13. The line runs 1. c4 e6 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. b3 d5 4. Bb2 c5 5. e3, reaching the position shown below after 9 half-moves.

Black holds the centre with pawns on d5, and one pawn capture is available, so the structure has not settled yet. Development is level at two minor pieces each. It is Black to move after five moves.

On the English Opening generally: A flexible opening where White controls the center with c4. Can transpose into many different systems.

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English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Wimpy System — position after e3 a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
Position after 1. c4 e6 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. b3 d5 4. Bb2 c5 5. e3

Move order

#WhiteBlack
1c4e6
2Nf3Nf6
3b3d5
4Bb2c5
5e3

ECO: A13

Stockfish: -0.10 at depth 18

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Frequently asked questions

What are the moves of the Agincourt Defense, Wimpy System?

The Agincourt Defense, Wimpy System goes 1. c4 e6 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. b3 d5 4. Bb2 c5 5. e3. It is a variation of the English Opening and is catalogued as ECO A13.

What is the ECO code for the Agincourt Defense, Wimpy System?

The Agincourt Defense, Wimpy System is ECO A13. ECO codes group openings by their move order, so nearby codes cover closely related lines of the English Opening.

Is the Agincourt Defense, Wimpy System good for White?

Stockfish evaluates the position after 1. c4 e6 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. b3 d5 4. Bb2 c5 5. e3 at -0.10 at depth 18, which is balanced. Engine evaluation is only a starting point — at club level the practical value of a line is mostly about whether you know its plans better than your opponent does.

What kind of position does the Agincourt Defense, Wimpy System lead to?

Black holds the centre with pawns on d5, and one pawn capture is available, so the structure has not settled yet. Development is level at two minor pieces each. It is Black to move.