Queen's Pawn Game: Symmetrical Variation

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Opening Overview: Queen's Pawn Game: Symmetrical Variation

Transposition: This position is structurally identical to the Indian Defence, Knights Variation.

By playing Nf6, the player enters the Queen's Pawn Game: Symmetrical Variation, a system within the Queen's Pawn Game complex. Diverging from the popular Queen's Pawn Game (Nc6), this line chooses Nf6. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move exerts pressure on e4 and d5.

Critical Concepts

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

The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Data analysis shows a 31% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Queen's Pawn: 2.Nf3 Nf6, Symmetrical Variation, QP, Queen's pawn game

Stockfish Analysis of Queen's Pawn Game: Symmetrical Variation:
-0.15 Balanced
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Technical Details for Queen's Pawn Game: Symmetrical Variation

  • ECO Code: D02
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 31% / B: 34%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Queen's Pawn: 2.Nf3 Nf6, Symmetrical Variation, QP, Queen's pawn game, Symmetrical Variation, QP
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