"While f5 is the main choice, c5 offers a different perspective. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a statistically stronger weapon. This move creates immediate imbalance."
The move c5 signals the Polish Opening: Birmingham Gambit, steering the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: The position remains unresolved, requiring precise calculation. The focus should be on rapid development.
Structure: The board features a standard setup. With a draw rate of 32%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +1.09.
Also known as: Polish: Birmingham Gambit, Irregular Openings: Polish Opening, Birmingham Gambit, Birmingham Gambit, Polish
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