Modern Defense: Two Knights Variation, Suttles Variation, Tal Gambit

The move 1.e4 is the most popular choice for white to start a chess game. It opens up the center and allows white to control the board. By playing e4, white is trying to establish a strong pawn center and develop the bishop on c1 and knight on f3, while putting pressure on black's pawn on e5. Additionally, e4 also frees the queen and bishop, making them ready to jump into the game. However, it also weakens the d4-square and creates a target for black to attack.

Black's move g6 allows for the development of the bishop on g7 and prepares to castle on the kingside. It also prevents white's knight on f3 from attacking the pawn on g7, freeing the development of black's knight on f6. Additionally, g6 prepares for a more flexible pawn structure, with the possibility of advancing the pawn to g5 and attacking the center in the future. However, it also weakens the dark squares around the king, making it vulnerable to attack.

The move d4 by white is aimed at controlling the center and gaining space on the board. By advancing the pawn to d4, white threatens to establish a strong pawn structure by putting pressure on black's pawn on e5. It also allows white to develop the knight on f3 and put pressure on black's position. However, it also weakens the pawn on d4, making it a potential target for black to attack later in the game.

In the Modern Defense: Two Knights Variation, Suttles Variation, Tal Gambit, after the moves 1.e4 g6 2.d4, Black plays Bg7 to develop the bishop and complete the fianchetto structure. The bishop on g7 puts pressure on the d4 pawn and also eyes the weak squares around the white king. This bishop, along with the pawn on g6, also serves as a defense for the black king and can help create counterplay on the kingside. Additionally, Bg7 prepares for possible moves like Nc6, d6 or e5, allowing black to respond flexibly to white's position.

After the moves 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7, White plays Nc3 to develop a piece and control more central squares, while preparing to castle on the kingside. Nc3 also puts pressure on the d5 square and can potentially free up d4 for a future pawn push. Additionally, the knight on c3 can support white's pawn on e4 and restrict black's knights from entering the game via c6 or e6. However, it also blocks the c-pawn, potentially limiting the scope of the queen's bishop.

After the moves 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3, Black plays d6 to support the pawn on e5 and prepare for castling. d6 also opens up a diagonal for the queen's bishop to be developed and can potentially create a pawn chain with e6 if white's pawn on d4 is exchanged. Additionally, d6 solidifies the black pawn structure and can limit white's central pawn push opportunities. However, it also blocks the queen's bishop, potentially limiting its scope, and can lead to a cramped position if not played accurately.

In the Modern Defense: Two Knights Variation, Suttles Variation, Tal Gambit, after the moves 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6, White plays Nf3, developing a piece and controlling the central square of e5. It also prepares to castle on the kingside and can potentially support the central pawn push, e4-e5, if black does not respond accurately. Additionally, Nf3 can potentially put pressure on the pawn on d6, forcing black to weaken their pawn structure. However, it also allows black's knight to attack the center with tempo by playing Nd7, potentially complicating the game.

After the moves 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.Nf3, Black plays c6 to support the d5 square and prepare b5, putting pressure on the white knight on c3 and opening up a diagonal for the queen's bishop. Additionally, c6 can also support the pawn on d6, creating a potential pawn chain with e6. This move also prepares for a possible queenside castle and can potentially limit white's knight's scope if it chooses to go to the b5-square. However, it can also take away a square from the queen's bishop, potentially limiting its scope and can lead to a cramped position if black is not able to free their pieces.

After the moves 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.Nf3 c6, White plays Bg5 to apply pressure on the black knight on f6 and potentially force a pawn move. Additionally, Bg5 puts pressure on the pawn on f6, potentially creating a weakness in black's pawn structure. It also adds a defender to the pawn on d4, freeing up white's knight on c3 and creating a potential threat of e4-e5 in some positions. However, this move can also be met with h6, forcing the bishop to retreat and potentially wasting a move for white.

In the Modern Defense: Two Knights Variation, Suttles Variation, Tal Gambit, after the moves 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.Nf3 c6 5.Bg5, Black plays Qb6 to put pressure on the pawn on b2 and potentially create a weakness in the white pawn structure. If white chooses to capture the queen, black can recapture with the pawn, potentially driving the bishop back to f1. Additionally, Qb6 frees up the queen and puts pressure on the knight on c3, potentially making it difficult for white to develop the bishop on f1. However, it can also leave the queen vulnerable to potential attacks by white pieces.

After the moves 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.Nf3 c6 5.Bg5 Qb6, White plays Qd2 to defend the pawn on b2, potentially freeing up the bishop on c1 and preparing to castle on the kingside. Additionally, Qd2 supports the pawn on d4 and adds an extra defender to the center of the board. This move also prevents Black from attacking the white pawns with the knight on c6 and bishop on g7. However, it also moves the queen from the center, potentially making it vulnerable to tactics, and blocks the c1 bishop, limiting its scope.

After the moves 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.Nf3 c6 5.Bg5 Qb6 6.Qd2, Black plays Qxb2 to win the pawn on b2 and put immediate pressure on the white position. Additionally, this move gives Black a material advantage and forces the white knight on c3 to move or be captured. It also potentially limits white's pieces' mobility, putting pressure on the white king. However, it also exposes the queen to potential attacks and can leave the Black king vulnerable to potential counterattacks. Black must also be mindful of the potential loss of tempo that comes with moving the queen so early.