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.
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
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