"Instead of the usual Nxg4, the player opts for e5. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a statistically stronger weapon. This move exerts pressure on d4 and f4."
The move e5 signals the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense, steering 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 focus on maneuvering and wing expansion and control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure..
Structure: The board features a Locked Center. With a draw rate of 28%, the position is dynamic. Engines evaluate it at +0.41.
Also known as: Indian: Gibbins Gambit, Oshima Defence, Indian Game: Gibbins-Wiedenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense, Indian Game, Gibbins-Wiedehagen Gambit
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