"Instead of the standard f5, the player opts for b5. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move grabs space."
The move b5 signals the Sicilian Defense: Polish Gambit, 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 control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure..
Structure: The board features a Locked Center. With a draw rate of 30%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at -0.42.
Also known as: Polish Gambit, Sicilian, Polish Gambit, Sicilian
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