Modern Defense: Lizard Defense, Mittenberger Gambit

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Opening Overview: Modern Defense: Lizard Defense, Mittenberger Gambit

By playing d5, the player enters the Modern Defense: Lizard Defense, Mittenberger Gambit, a system within the Modern Defense complex. Departing from the common Modern Defense (c5), this line chooses d5. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on e4 and c4.

Critical Concepts

  • Focus on maneuvering and wing expansion.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Locked Center, Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Data analysis shows a 39% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Modern: Mittenberger Gambit, Modern Defense, Lizard Defense, Mittenberger Gambit, Modern Defense

Stockfish Analysis of Modern Defense: Lizard Defense, Mittenberger Gambit:
+0.34 Balanced
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Technical Details for Modern Defense: Lizard Defense, Mittenberger Gambit

  • ECO Code: B06
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 39% / B: 32%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: Modern: Mittenberger Gambit, Modern Defense, Lizard Defense, Mittenberger Gambit, Modern Defense, Mittenberger Gambit, Modern Defense
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