This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
Opening Name: Queen's Pawn: Modern
Moves: 1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. Nc3 c5 4. d5
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Description: The Queen's Pawn: Modern is a hypermodern approach by Black, aiming to control the center from a distance rather than occupying it immediately. Black fianchettoes the bishop with ...g6 and ...Bg7, putting pressure on White’s central pawns and preparing to challenge the center with ...c5.
The move 4. d5 by White is characteristic of gaining space and pushing Black's pieces backward, grabbing more central territory and cramping Black's position. White takes an aggressive stance in the center by advancing the d-pawn, restricting Black's natural counterplay.
Characteristic: This setup is distinguished by Black's fianchettoed bishop on g7 and the early ...c5 pawn break challenging White’s center indirectly. White’s push d5 is a thematic thrust to claim space and limit Black’s counterplay.
Attacking or Defensive: White plays actively, attacking the center and gaining space, while Black adopts a more flexible, defensive posture initially, preparing to counterattack later.
Center Control: Yes, White directly attacks and controls the center with pawns on d5 and c4. Black contests the center indirectly, relying on piece pressure rather than immediate pawn occupation.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the Queen's Pawn: Modern, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 5 - Move #6 black
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