King's Knight Opening: Normal Variation

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Opening Overview: King's Knight Opening: Normal Variation

By playing Nc6, the player enters the King's Knight Opening: Normal Variation, a system within the King's Knight Opening complex. Diverging from the common Elephant Gambit (d5), this line chooses Nc6. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on e5 and d4.

Critical Concepts

  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Data analysis shows a 33% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Open Game, C44, King's pawn game

Stockfish Analysis of King's Knight Opening: Normal Variation:
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Technical Details for King's Knight Opening: Normal Variation

  • ECO Code: C44
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 33% / B: 36%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Open Game, C44, King's pawn game
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