"Instead of the standard Nc3, the player opts for Bc4. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls the vulnerable f7 square."
The move Bc4 signals the Modern Defense: Bishop Attack, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: From here, play typically proceeds with b5, leading into the Modern Defense. The focus should be on rapid development.
Structure: The board features a standard setup. With a draw rate of 28%, the position is sharp. Engines evaluate it at +0.19.
Also known as: Modern: 3.Bc4, Bishop Attack, Bishop Attack
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