By playing d5, the player enters the English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, a setup within the English Opening complex. Departing from the common English (c6), 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. However engines consider this ambitious, often preferring safer alternatives.
In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Data analysis shows a 43% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.
Also known as: English: Anglo-Gruenfeld, English Opening: Anglo-Gruenfeld Defense, English Opening, Anglo-Indian Defence: Anglo-Grünfeld
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