"Instead of the usual g5, the player opts for e5. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls d4 and f4."
The move e5 signals the Indian Defense: Budapest Defense, guiding 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 prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks and control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure..
Structure: The board features a Locked Center. With a draw rate of 35%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +0.38.
Also known as: Budapest, Indian Game: Budapest Defense, Indian Game, Budapest Defense
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