"Instead of the standard Qd3, the player opts for c4. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls d5."
The move c4 signals the Queen's Gambit, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: From here, play typically proceeds with c5 or Bf5, leading into the Queen's Gambit Declined. Plans should focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks and develop rapidly.
Structure: The board features a Locked Center. With a draw rate of 29%, the position is sharp. Engines evaluate it at +0.71.
Also known as: Queen's Gambit, General, Queen's Gambit; Aleppo Gambit; D06, Queen's Gambit; Aleppo Gambit; D06
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