King's Pawn Game

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Evaluation
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Opening Overview: King's Pawn Game

The King's Pawn Game (B00) is a distinct King's Pawn Game variation, defined by the move e4. This setup tests tactical precision.

Strategic Context: Departing from the common Amar Opening (Nh3), this line chooses e4. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move directly controls d5 and f5. However engines consider this ambitious, often preferring safer alternatives. Plans should focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly and develop rapidly.

Next Steps: From here, play typically proceeds with f6 or g5, leading into the Barnes Defense.

Data Analysis: Statistical models suggest White advantage (Eval: +0.92), with a high probability of a draw.

Also known as: King's Pawn, King's Pawn Opening, General, King's Pawn Opening; B00

Stockfish Analysis of King's Pawn Game:
+0.92 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for King's Pawn Game

  • ECO Code: B00
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 42% / B: 24%
  • Moves: 2
  • Aliases: King's Pawn, King's Pawn Opening, General, King's Pawn Opening; B00, King's pawn opening
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