The Pseudo-Trompowsky is a rare and tricky opening choice for white, and an interesting alternative to the theory-heavy queenโs gambit and Catalan positions.
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.Black has 10 viable options against the Pseudo-Trompowsky. Basically all sensible moves are good, and should give black a close to equal position at least.
There are four very good moves, though, which should give black an edge, either according to the engine, or in a practical sense. I have covered those four move