"Diverging from the popular French (Bb4), this line chooses Nf6. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on e4 and d5. Note that engines consider this speculative, often preferring safer alternatives."
The move Nf6 signals the French: Exchange, 4.Nc3 Nf6, steering 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 long diagonal to exert lasting pressure and develop rapidly.
Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 36%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.89.
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