Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation

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Opening Overview: Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation

"Diverging from the popular Vienna Game (Bc5), this line chooses Nf6. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on e4 and d5."

The move Nf6 signals the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Plans should focus on how to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 37%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.26.

Also known as: Vienna: 2...Nf6, Falkbeer Variation, Vienna; C26, Vienna: Falkbeer variation

Stockfish Analysis of Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation:
+0.26 Balanced
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Technical Details for Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation

  • ECO Code: C26
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 34% / B: 29%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Vienna: 2...Nf6, Falkbeer Variation, Vienna; C26, Vienna: Falkbeer variation, Falkbeer Variation, Vienna; C26
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