Bird: 1..Nf6 2.Nf3 c5

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Opening Overview: Bird: 1..Nf6 2.Nf3 c5

By playing c5, the player enters the Bird: 1..Nf6 2.Nf3 c5, a setup within the Bird complex. While d6 is the main choice, c5 offers a different perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move challenges the center from the flank.

Key Plans

  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Data analysis shows a 36% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of Bird: 1..Nf6 2.Nf3 c5:
+0.46 Balanced
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Technical Details for Bird: 1..Nf6 2.Nf3 c5

  • ECO Code: A02
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 36% / B: 27%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: None
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