By playing e5, the player enters the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation, a setup within the Nimzo-Larsen Attack complex. Instead of the usual d5, the player opts for e5. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls d4 and f4.
As the position develops, the priority becomes to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Data analysis shows a 39% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.
Also known as: Nimzowitsch-Larsen: 1...e5, Larsen's Opening:Modern Variation, Modern Variation, Larsen
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