Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation

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Opening Overview: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation

By playing d5, the player enters the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation, a system within the Queen's Pawn Game complex. Departing from the common Indian Defense (e5), this line chooses d5. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on e4 and c4.

Critical Concepts

  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Data analysis shows a 33% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation, 2. Nc3 d5

Stockfish Analysis of Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation:
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Technical Details for Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation

  • ECO Code: A45
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 33% / B: 29%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation, 2. Nc3 d5
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