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"While b3 is the main choice, d4 offers a different perspective. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move directly controls e5 and c5."
The move d4 signals the Sicilian: 2...e6 3.d4, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: From here, play typically proceeds with a6 or cxd4, leading into the Sicilian Defense. Plans should focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks and control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure..
Structure: The board features a Locked Center. With a draw rate of 22%, the position is sharp. Engines evaluate it at -0.33.
Also known as: B41
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