"While c5 is the consensus choice, e6 offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move opens lines for the dark-squared bishop."
The move e6 signals the Queen's Gambit Declined, steering the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Plans should focus on how to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion and develop rapidly.
Structure: The board features a Locked Center. With a draw rate of 32%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.59.
Also known as: Queen's Gambit Declined (QGD), Queen's Gambit Declined, General, D30
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