Queen's Pawn: 1...c6 2.Nf3

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Opening Overview: Queen's Pawn: 1...c6 2.Nf3

By playing Nf3, the player enters the Queen's Pawn: 1...c6 2.Nf3, a system within the Queen's Pawn Game complex. Deviating from the common Queen's Pawn (c4), this line chooses Nf3. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on e5 and d4.

Critical Concepts

  • Emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Data analysis shows a 32% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of Queen's Pawn: 1...c6 2.Nf3:
-0.26 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for Queen's Pawn: 1...c6 2.Nf3

  • ECO Code: A40
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 32% / B: 37%
  • Moves: 5
  • Aliases: None
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