Indian Defense: Wade-Tartakower Defense

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Opening Overview: Indian Defense: Wade-Tartakower Defense

By playing d6, the player enters the Indian Defense: Wade-Tartakower Defense, a setup within the Indian Defense complex. Instead of the usual Ne4, the player opts for d6. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move restricts the e5 square. However engines consider this ambitious, often preferring safer alternatives.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly.
  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Data analysis shows a 45% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Indian: 2.Nf3 d6, Indian Game: Wade-Tartakower Defense, Indian Game, Wade-Tarkatower Defense

Stockfish Analysis of Indian Defense: Wade-Tartakower Defense:
+1.02 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Indian Defense: Wade-Tartakower Defense

  • ECO Code: A46
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 45% / B: 24%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Indian: 2.Nf3 d6, Indian Game: Wade-Tartakower Defense, Indian Game, Wade-Tarkatower Defense
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