Vienna: 2...Bb4

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Opening Overview: Vienna: 2...Bb4

"Departing from the popular Vienna Game (Bc5), this line chooses Bb4. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move directly controls the e1-h4 diagonal. However engines consider this ambitious, often preferring safer alternatives."

The move Bb4 signals the Vienna: 2...Bb4, guiding the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: As the position develops, the priority becomes to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. 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 36%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +1.28.

Also known as: Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit

Stockfish Analysis of Vienna: 2...Bb4:
+1.28 Strong Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Vienna: 2...Bb4

  • ECO Code: C25
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 45% / B: 19%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit
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