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The King's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Defense (C30) is a distinct King's Gambit Declined variation, defined by the move Nc6. Historically played by Mikhail Tal, this system highlights sacrificial initiative.
Strategic Context: Diverging from the common King's Gambit Declined (Bc5), this line chooses Nc6. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls e5 and d4. Plans should focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks and control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure..
Next Steps: In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks.
Data Analysis: Statistical models suggest equality (Eval: +0.37), with a high probability of a draw.
Also known as: King's Gambit: 2...Nc6, King's Gambit Declined, Queen's Knight Defense, King's Gambit, Declined
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