ECO code: A40
Opening Name: Queen's Pawn: Modern
Moves: 1. d4 g6 2. c4 Bg7 3. e4
Description: The Queen's Pawn: Modern arises when Black fianchettoes their dark-squared bishop early with ...g6 and ...Bg7, adopting a hypermodern setup. White responds by establishing a strong pawn center with d4, c4, and e4. This move order allows White to claim significant central space and prepare for potential kingside expansion.
Characteristic: The hallmark of this opening is Black’s flexible, hypermodern approach, allowing White to build a classical pawn center which Black aims to undermine later. White's third move, e4, solidifies control of the center and sets an aggressive tone.
Playing Style: As White, this opening is attacking in nature, focusing on central dominance and space advantage. Black’s setup is more defensive initially, aiming to counterattack the center rather than contest it immediately.
Center Control: Yes, this opening is centered around White's strong presence in the center. White occupies the center with pawns on d4, c4, and e4, while Black plans to challenge this center with pieces and pawn breaks later in the game.
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.
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Puzzle 1 of 15 - Move #6 white