"Instead of the standard d4, the player opts for c4. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on d5."
The move c4 signals the Sicilian: Nimzowitsch, 4.c4, 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 -0.37.
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