By playing d6, the player enters the Englund Gambit: Hartlaub-Charlick Gambit, a setup within the Englund Gambit complex. Instead of the usual Qh4, the player opts for d6. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move restricts the e5 square.
The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Data analysis shows a 38% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.
Also known as: Englund Gambit: Hartlaub, Englund Gambit Complex, Hartlaub-Charlick Gambit, Thuring Gambit; Hartlaub-Charlick Gambit
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