Plan 1

After voting for the imabalances present in this position, and selecting the move you think Topalov made, you can see the result (Topalov's actual move) here:  Plan 1 Results

Plan 1 Candidate Moves
Consider the imbalances present in this position. Then, make a plan to take advantage of the features present in the position: create new imbalances that favor White or counter imbalances that favor Black. Finally, select one of these moves to carry out your plan:
 
 
 
 
Total votes: 164

Plan 1: Material

Black - 9.1%
Neither - 77.3%
White - 13.6%

Total votes: 22

Plan 1: Minor Pieces

Black - 20%
Neither - 45%
White - 35%

Total votes: 20

Plan 1: Development

Black - 23.5%
Neither - 58.8%
White - 17.6%

Total votes: 17

Plan 1: Space

Black - 16.7%
Neither - 5.6%
White - 77.8%

Total votes: 18

Plan 1: Pawn Structure

Black - 5.9%
Neither - 0%
White - 94.1%

Total votes: 17

Plan 1: Files & Diagonals

Black - 41.2%
Neither - 23.5%
White - 35.3%

Total votes: 17

Plan 1: Key Square Control

Black - 29.4%
Neither - 41.2%
White - 29.4%

Total votes: 17

Plan 1: Initiative

Black - 22.2%
Neither - 33.3%
White - 44.4%

Total votes: 18
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