"Instead of the standard d4, 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: Hungarian, 3.c4, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: From here, play typically proceeds with Bh6, 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 28%, the position is sharp. Engines evaluate it at +0.06.
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