"Departing from the popular Bongcloud Attack (Ke2), this line chooses Nc3. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move directly controls e4 and d5."
The move Nc3 signals the Vienna Game, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: From here, play typically proceeds with Bc5 or Nc6, leading into the Vienna Game. Plans should focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure and develop rapidly.
Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 37%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +1.11.
Also known as: Vienna Game, General, Vienna; Hamppe Opening; C25, Vienna; Hamppe Opening; C25
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