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.
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
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