"Departing from the popular Nimzo-Larsen Attack (b3), this line chooses Nc3. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move exerts pressure on e4 and d5."
The move Nc3 signals the Zukertort Opening: Reversed Mexican Defense, steering the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Plans should focus on how to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly and control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure..
Structure: The board features a Open Center. With a draw rate of 35%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at -0.27.
Also known as: Van Geet: 1...d5 2.Nf3, Reversed Mexican Defense, Reti, Reversed Mexican Defense, Reti
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