Rat Defense: Balogh Defense

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Opening Overview: Rat Defense: Balogh Defense

"While Nd7 is the consensus choice, f5 offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move aggressively controls e4."

The move f5 signals the Rat Defense: Balogh Defense, guiding the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. 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 27%, the position is sharp. Engines evaluate it at -0.51.

Also known as: Dutch: Staunton Gambit, Balogh Defence, Dutch, Staunton Gambit: Balogh Defence, Dutch Defense, Staunton Gambit

Stockfish Analysis of Rat Defense: Balogh Defense:
-0.51 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for Rat Defense: Balogh Defense

  • ECO Code: A82
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 31% / B: 42%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Dutch: Staunton Gambit, Balogh Defence, Dutch, Staunton Gambit: Balogh Defence, Dutch Defense, Staunton Gambit, Balogh Defense, Dutch, Dutch: Balogh defence, Balogh Defense, Dutch
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