King's Pawn Opening

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Opening Overview: King's Pawn Opening

By playing b3, the player enters the King's Pawn Opening, a system within the King's Pawn Opening complex. While Ke2 is the consensus choice, b3 offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move prepares a queenside fianchetto.

Critical Concepts

  • Control the center.

The position remains unresolved, requiring precise calculation. Data analysis shows a 41% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: King's Pawn Opening: 2. b3, King Pawn Opening, Not Named

Stockfish Analysis of King's Pawn Opening:
+0.64 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for King's Pawn Opening

  • ECO Code: C20
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 41% / B: 28%
  • Moves: 5
  • Aliases: King's Pawn Opening: 2. b3, King Pawn Opening, Not Named
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