By playing h4, the player enters the Kádas Opening, a setup within the Kádas Opening complex. Deviating from the popular Amar Opening (Nh3), this line chooses h4. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move grabs space. However engines consider this ambitious, often preferring safer alternatives.
From here, play typically proceeds with g5 or a5, leading into the Kádas Opening. Data analysis shows a 42% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.
Also known as: Kadas Opening, Irregular Openings: Kadas Opening, Kadas Opening, General
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