Marshall Defence

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Opening Overview: Marshall Defence

Transposition: This position is structurally identical to the Queen's Gambit Declined: Marshall Defense.

The Marshall Defence (D06) is a distinct Marshall Defence variation, defined by the move d5. This setup tests positional understanding.

Strategic Context: Departing from the common Indian Defense (g5), this line chooses d5. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls e4 and c4. However engines consider this ambitious, often preferring safer alternatives. Plans should focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks and control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure..

Next Steps: In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks.

Data Analysis: Statistical models suggest White advantage (Eval: +1.19), with a high probability of a draw.

Stockfish Analysis of Marshall Defence:
+1.19 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Marshall Defence

  • ECO Code: D06
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 44% / B: 21%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: None
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