"Diverging from the popular Nimzo-Larsen Attack (d5), this line chooses Nf6. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls e4 and d5."
The move Nf6 signals the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Plans should focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly and control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure..
Structure: The board features a Open Center. With a draw rate of 38%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +0.73.
Also known as: Nimzowitsch-Larsen: Indian Variation, Larsen's Opening:Indian Variation, Indian Variation, Larsen
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