Sicilian Defense: Marshall Counterattack

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Marshall Counterattack

"Departing from the common Sicilian Defense (a6), this line chooses d5. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move exerts pressure on e4 and c4."

The move d5 signals the Sicilian Defense: Marshall Counterattack, 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 23%, the position is dynamic. Engines evaluate it at -0.65.

Also known as: Sicilian: Marshall Variation, Marshall Gambit, Marshall Variation, Sicilian

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Marshall Counterattack:
-0.65 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Marshall Counterattack

  • ECO Code: B40
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 32% / B: 45%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Marshall Variation, Marshall Gambit, Marshall Variation, Sicilian, Sicilian: Marshall variation, Marshall Variation, Sicilian
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