"Diverging from the common Caro-Kann Defense (Bc4), this line chooses f3. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move grabs space."
The move f3 signals the Caro-Kann Defense: Rasa-Studier Gambit, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Plans should focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure and develop rapidly.
Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 41%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +0.78.
Also known as: Caro-Kann: Rasa-Studier Gambit, Milner-Barry Gambit, Caro; Rasa-Studier Gambit, Caro-Kann: Rasa-Studier gambit
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