Italian Game: Hungarian Defense

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Opening Overview: Italian Game: Hungarian Defense

By playing Be7, the player enters the Italian Game: Hungarian Defense, a setup within the Italian Game complex. Deviating from the popular Italian Game (h6), this line chooses Be7. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move activates the Bishop.

Key Plans

  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term 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: Italian: Hungarian Defence, Hungarian Defense, Hungarian defence

Stockfish Analysis of Italian Game: Hungarian Defense:
+0.86 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Italian Game: Hungarian Defense

  • ECO Code: C50
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 43% / B: 26%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: Italian: Hungarian Defence, Hungarian Defense, Hungarian defence, Hungarian Defense
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