"This line follows the critical path of the French Defense. This move fights for central squares."
The move Ne5 signals the French Defense: Carlson Gambit, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to control the long diagonal to exert lasting 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 34%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +0.51.
Also known as: Carlson Gambit, French, Carlson Gambit, French
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