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The Queen's Gambit Declined: Marshall Defense (D06) is a distinct Queen's Gambit Declined variation, defined by the move Nf6. Historically played by Mikhail Tal, this system highlights sacrificial initiative.
Strategic Context: Diverging from the popular Queen's Gambit Declined (c5), 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. However engines consider this ambitious, often preferring safer alternatives. Plans should focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks and control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure..
Next Steps: The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion.
Data Analysis: Statistical models suggest White advantage (Eval: +1.21), with a high probability of a draw.
Also known as: QGD: Marshall Defence, Queen's Gambit Refused: Marshall Defense, Queen's Gambit Refused, Marshall Defense
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