"This line follows the critical path of the French Defense. This move activates the Bishop. However engines consider this ambitious, often preferring safer alternatives."
The move Be2 signals the French Defense: Reversed Philidor Formation, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: Going forward, the critical task is to control the key diagonals to exert long-term 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 38%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +0.95.
Also known as: Reversed Philidor, French, French: Reversed Philidor formation, Reversed Philidor, French
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