"Diverging from the popular Benko Opening (e5), this line chooses g5. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move challenges the opponent."
The move g5 signals the Hungarian Opening: Myers Defense, steering the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Plans should focus on how to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly and develop rapidly.
Structure: The board features a Open Center. With a draw rate of 38%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.41.
Also known as: Irregular Openings: Myers Defence
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