Bird Opening: Horsefly Defense

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Opening Overview: Bird Opening: Horsefly Defense

By playing Nh6, the player enters the Bird Opening: Horsefly Defense, a system within the Bird Opening complex. While e5 is the main choice, Nh6 offers a different perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move improves the Knight's scope.

Critical Concepts

  • Emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

As the position develops, the priority becomes to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Data analysis shows a 39% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Horsefly Defense, Bird, Horsefly Defense, Bird

Stockfish Analysis of Bird Opening: Horsefly Defense:
+0.67 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Bird Opening: Horsefly Defense

  • ECO Code: A02
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 39% / B: 26%
  • Moves: 3
  • Aliases: Horsefly Defense, Bird, Horsefly Defense, Bird
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