By playing f6, the player enters the Englund Gambit: Soller Gambit, a setup within the Englund Gambit complex. Deviating from the popular Englund Gambit (d6), this line chooses f6. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move grabs space.
As the position develops, the priority becomes to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Data analysis shows a 35% win rate for White, indicating equality.
Also known as: Englund Gambit: Soller, Englund Gambit Complex, Soller Gambit, Soller; Purchas Gambit
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