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"Departing from the popular French (dxe4), this line chooses Bb4. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on the e1-h4 diagonal. Note that engines consider this speculative, often preferring safer alternatives."
The move Bb4 signals the French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, steering the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: As the position develops, the priority becomes to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion. Plans should focus on how to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion and control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure..
Structure: The board features a Locked Center. With a draw rate of 35%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.81.
Also known as: French: MacCutcheon, McCutcheon Variation, French, French: MacCutcheon variation
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