Chess Opening

Catalan Opening

10 analyzed games in the Catalan Opening, each with engine evaluations that pinpoint the critical moments and best moves.

10 games 9 variations Most played: Catalan Opening Closed 4...Be7 5.Nf3 O O 6.O O

Results in 10 games

White wins 60% Draws 10% Black wins 30%

Main variations

Catalan Opening Closed 4...Be7 5.Nf3 O O 6.O O 2 Catalan Opening Open Defense Modern Sharp Variation 7.Bd2 Nd5 1 Catalan Opening Closed...8.Qxc4 b5 9.Qd3 c4 1 Catalan Opening Closed...7.Nxc6 Nxc6 8.O O Qd7 9.e3 1 Catalan Opening Closed...6.O O Nbd7 7.Nc3 dxc4 1 Catalan Opening Closed...5.Nf3 O O 6.Qc2 Nbd7 7.O O 1 Catalan Opening Closed...5.Nf3 O O 6.O O Nbd7 7.Nc3 1 Catalan Opening Closed...10.Nc3 Nxd4 11.Qxd4 Bc5 12.Qh4 1 Catalan Opening Closed 4...dxc4 5.Nf3 Bd7 1

Notable games

Sina-Movahed 3239
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tjychess 3154
1–0 2026·08·21
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chessguy_789 2738
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vladjianu 2722
1–0 2026·08·12
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Hikaru 3439
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oniichanuwu7 2868
1–0 2026·07·17
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Hikaru 3448
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oniichanuwu7 2859
1–0 2026·07·17
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Sam_ChessMood 3075
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FabianoCaruana 3210
0–1 2026·07·16
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FabianoCaruana 3225
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GHANDEEVAM2003 3301
0–1 2026·07·07
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FabianoCaruana 3107
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CheckMate4Me3 2873
½–½ 2026·06·25
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Saqo_ChessMate 3042
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MagnusCarlsen 3373
1–0 2026·06·10
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Hikaru 3414
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Polish_fighter3000 3347
0–1 2026·06·09
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ShaakSiv 2853
vs
Hikaru 3372
1–0 2026·06·05
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