By playing b6, the player enters the Queen's Indian Accelerated, a system within the Queen's Indian Accelerated complex. While g5 is the main choice, b6 offers a different perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move prepares a queenside fianchetto.
As the position develops, the priority becomes to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Data analysis shows a 35% win rate for White, indicating equality.
Also known as: Indian: Queen's Indian Accelerated, Indian Game, Saemisch-Indian, Queen's Indian Defense; Saemisch-Indian
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