Sicilian: Accelerated Pterodactyl, 4.c4

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Opening Overview: Sicilian: Accelerated Pterodactyl, 4.c4

"Instead of the standard dxc5, 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 Sicilian: Accelerated Pterodactyl, 4.c4, guiding 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 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 28%, the position is sharp. Engines evaluate it at -0.52.

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian: Accelerated Pterodactyl, 4.c4:
-0.52 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for Sicilian: Accelerated Pterodactyl, 4.c4

  • ECO Code: B27
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 31% / B: 41%
  • Moves: 11
  • Aliases: None
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