"Deviating from the popular English (b3), this line chooses b4. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move grabs space."
The move b4 signals the English Opening: Wing Gambit, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion. Plans should focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks and develop rapidly.
Structure: The board features a Locked Center. With a draw rate of 36%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +0.97.
Also known as: Wing Variation, English, Wing Variation, English
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