The Open Variation is aptly named: the exchange of pawns in the centre leads to an open, free game for the pieces, which is rich in tactical possibilities and at the same time strategically rich. For players with courage. If you want to play this variation as Black, it is necessary to learn opening theory and invest time here. The reward is an interesting game and the chance that White does not know his way around - well - and a quick point or two.
The open Spanish is a problem for many White players. There is a real prospect of an advantageous position after the opening. But getting there is not a foregone conclusion. Rather, White must know exactly what needs to be done to contain Black's activity in order to then take advantage of the pawn structure that is more favourable to White.
White should have an answer ready against the open Spanish. Even if this means some work on your own opening repertoire and the open Spanish will appear relatively rarely because only a few Black players play it. Black is also faced with a practical dilemma here. If they learn this demanding and extensive opening variation, they will certainly win some nice games with it. On the other hand, there is a risk that White will be reasonably prepared and then it will be difficult for Black to achieve an equal position.
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