Bishop's Opening: Khan Gambit

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Opening Overview: Bishop's Opening: Khan Gambit

By playing d5, the player enters the Bishop's Opening: Khan Gambit, a setup within the Bishop's Opening complex. Departing from the common Bishop's Opening (b5), this line chooses d5. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls e4 and c4.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks.
  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Locked Center, Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Data analysis shows a 38% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Khan Gambit, Bishop, Khan Gambit, Bishop

Stockfish Analysis of Bishop's Opening: Khan Gambit:
+0.46 Balanced
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Technical Details for Bishop's Opening: Khan Gambit

  • ECO Code: C23
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 38% / B: 29%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Khan Gambit, Bishop, Khan Gambit, Bishop
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