Indian Defense: Lazard Gambit

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Opening Overview: Indian Defense: Lazard Gambit

By playing e5, the player enters the Indian Defense: Lazard Gambit, a system within the Indian Defense complex. This line follows the main path of the Indian Defense. This move exerts pressure on d4 and f4. Note that engines consider this speculative, often preferring safer alternatives.

Critical Concepts

  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

As the position develops, the priority becomes to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Data analysis shows a 43% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Indian: Lazard Gambit, Indian Game: Lazard Gambit, Indian Game, Lazard Gambit

Stockfish Analysis of Indian Defense: Lazard Gambit:
+0.84 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Indian Defense: Lazard Gambit

  • ECO Code: A45
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 43% / B: 26%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Indian: Lazard Gambit, Indian Game: Lazard Gambit, Indian Game, Lazard Gambit, Lazard Gambit; Maddigan Gambit, Lazard Gambit; Maddigan Gambit
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