Modern Defense

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Opening Overview: Modern Defense

"Instead of the standard f6, the player opts for g6. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move prepares to fianchetto the bishop."

The move g6 signals the Modern Defense, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Plans should focus on how to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Open Center. With a draw rate of 25%, the position is dynamic. Engines evaluate it at +0.36.

Also known as: Modern, Modern Defense, King Pawn Fianchetto, Pirc; Robatsch; Modern; King Pawn Fianchetto; B06

Stockfish Analysis of Modern Defense:
+0.36 Balanced
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Technical Details for Modern Defense

  • ECO Code: B06
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 41% / B: 34%
  • Moves: 3
  • Aliases: Modern, Modern Defense, King Pawn Fianchetto, Pirc; Robatsch; Modern; King Pawn Fianchetto; B06, Robatsch (modern) defence, Pirc; Robatsch; Modern; King Pawn Fianchetto; B06
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