Italian Game: Rousseau Gambit

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Opening Overview: Italian Game: Rousseau Gambit

By playing f5, the player enters the Italian Game: Rousseau Gambit, a system within the Italian Game complex. While h6 is the consensus choice, f5 offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move weakens the king position for activity.

Critical Concepts

  • Focus on maneuvering and wing expansion.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Locked Center, Fianchetto

Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Data analysis shows a 37% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Italian: Rousseau Gambit, Rousseau Gambit, Rousseau gambit

Stockfish Analysis of Italian Game: Rousseau Gambit:
-0.03 Balanced
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Technical Details for Italian Game: Rousseau Gambit

  • ECO Code: C50
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 37% / B: 38%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: Italian: Rousseau Gambit, Rousseau Gambit, Rousseau gambit, Rousseau Gambit
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