"Instead of the usual Na6, the player opts for e5. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on d4 and f4."
The move e5 signals the Englund Gambit, steering the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: The position remains unresolved, requiring precise calculation. The focus should be on rapid development.
Structure: The board features a standard setup. With a draw rate of 36%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.17.
Also known as: Englund Gambit Complex, General, Charlick Gambit; Englund Gambit, Queen's pawn: Charlick (Englund) gambit
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