"Deviating from the popular Sicilian Defense (Qg4), this line chooses b4. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move grabs space."
The move b4 signals the Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: From here, play typically proceeds with cxb4, leading into the Sicilian, Wing Gambit Accepted. Plans should focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks and develop rapidly.
Structure: The board features a Locked Center. With a draw rate of 24%, the position is sharp. Engines evaluate it at -0.36.
Also known as: Sicilian: Wing Gambit, Wing Gambit, Sicilian, Sicilian: wing gambit
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