King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack

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Opening Overview: King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack

By playing Qh5, the player enters the King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack, a system within the King's Pawn Game complex. Instead of the usual Ke2, the player opts for Qh5. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move adds pressure to the position.

Critical Concepts

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

From here, play often proceeds with Nc6, leading into the Parham Attack. Data analysis shows a 29% win rate for White, indicating Black chances.

Also known as: Open Game: Patzer/Parnham Opening, Wayward Queen; Danvers; Parnham, KP: Patzer opening

Stockfish Analysis of King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack:
-0.61 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack

  • ECO Code: C20
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 29% / B: 41%
  • Moves: 5
  • Aliases: Open Game: Patzer/Parnham Opening, Wayward Queen; Danvers; Parnham, KP: Patzer opening, Wayward Queen; Danvers; Parnham
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