"Departing from the popular English (Bc5), this line chooses Bb4. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move directly controls the e1-h4 diagonal."
The move Bb4 signals the English: Four Knights, 4.g3 Bb4, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: As the position develops, the priority becomes to control the long diagonal to exert lasting 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 27%, the position is sharp. Engines evaluate it at -0.05.
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