"Departing from the common English Opening (a6), 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."
The move d5 signals the English Opening: Neo-Catalan, 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 28%, the position is sharp. Engines evaluate it at +0.16.
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