By playing c6, the player enters the Indian Defense: Czech-Indian, a setup within the Indian Defense complex. Deviating from the common Döry Defense (Ne4), this line chooses c6. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move prepares the d5 push. However engines consider this ambitious, often preferring safer alternatives.
Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Data analysis shows a 45% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.
Also known as: Indian Game: Czech-Indian, Indian Game, Czech-Indian, Czech-Indian
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