Queen's Pawn Game: Levitsky Attack

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Opening Overview: Queen's Pawn Game: Levitsky Attack

"Departing from the popular Amazon Attack (Qd3), this line chooses Bg5. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move directly controls the d8-h4 diagonal."

The move Bg5 signals the Queen's Pawn Game: Levitsky Attack, guiding the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: From here, play typically proceeds with h6 or c6, leading into the Hodgson Attack, 2...h6. Plans should focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 35%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +0.53.

Also known as: Hodgson Attack (Trompowsky vs. 1...d5), Bishop Attack; Levitsky Attack, Queen Pawn Game, Levitsky attack (Queen's bishop attack)

Stockfish Analysis of Queen's Pawn Game: Levitsky Attack:
+0.53 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Queen's Pawn Game: Levitsky Attack

  • ECO Code: D00
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 38% / B: 27%
  • Moves: 5
  • Aliases: Hodgson Attack (Trompowsky vs. 1...d5), Bishop Attack; Levitsky Attack, Queen Pawn Game, Levitsky attack (Queen's bishop attack), Bishop Attack; Levitsky Attack, Queen Pawn Game
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