"Departing from the common Ruy Lopez (Qe7), this line chooses d5. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on e4 and c4. Note that engines consider this speculative, often preferring safer alternatives."
The move d5 signals the Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Konikowski Gambit, steering the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Plans should focus on how to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion and control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure..
Structure: The board features a Locked Center. With a draw rate of 36%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +1.42.
Also known as: Spanish Game, Classical Variation, Konikowski Gambit, Ruy Lopez, Konikowski Gambit, Ruy Lopez
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