Modern Defense: Masur Gambit

1.e4 g6 2.d4 Nh6 3.Nc3 f5 4.Bxh6 Bxh6 5.exf5 O-O · ECO B06 · White to move

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What Modern Defense: Masur Gambit puts on the board

White has a one-pawn material edge; white is to move.

White has central pawns on d4.

White can still castle either side; Black has castled kingside.

The e-file is half-open for White, giving that side a natural pressure lane.

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