"Instead of the standard d5, the player opts for b5. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move challenges the opponent."
The move b5 signals the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Polish Variation, 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 38%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.30.
Also known as: Nimzowitsch-Larsen: Polish Variation, Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack: Polish Variation, Larsen's Opening:Polish Variation
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