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    Chess Openings

    English Orangutan

    1.c4 Nf6 2.b4 · ECO A15

    English Orangutan position after 1.c4 Nf6 2.b4. White: pawn on b4, pawn on c4, pawn on a2, pawn on d2, pawn on e2, pawn on f2, pawn on g2, pawn on h2, rook on a1, knight on b1, bishop on c1, queen on d1, king on e1, bishop on f1, knight on g1, rook on h1. Black: rook on a8, knight on b8, bishop on c8, queen on d8, king on e8, bishop on f8, rook on h8, pawn on a7, pawn on b7, pawn on c7, pawn on d7, pawn on e7, pawn on f7, pawn on g7, pawn on h7, knight on f6.

    English Orangutan is a chess opening that arises after 1.c4 Nf6 2.b4. It is classified A15 in the ECO system, and the position after these moves has black to move.

    This position can also be reached by another move order, including 1.c4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.b4.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the English Orangutan?
    The English Orangutan is a chess opening that arises after 1.c4 Nf6 2.b4. It is classified A15 in the ECO system.
    What are the moves of the English Orangutan?
    1.c4 Nf6 2.b4. After these moves it is black to move.

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