Transposition (chess)

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This article uses algebraic notation to describe chess moves.

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Position can arise from Queen's Gambit or English Opening.

A transposition in chess is a sequence of moves that results in a position which may also be reached by another, more common sequence of moves. A transposition of moves usually refers to an opening, in which a given position is arrived at by a different sequence of moves. For instance, the first position can be obtained from the Queen's Gambit:

1. d4 d5
2. c4 e6
3. Nc3 Nf6

But this position can also be reached from the English opening:

1. c4 Nf6
2. Nc3 e6
3. d4 d5

so the English opening has transposed into the Queen's Gambit.

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