Since White's central superiority typically constitutes a positional advantage, Black must frequently resort to tactical play and material sacrifices in order not to be forced into passivity.
Karena keunggulan Putih di pusat biasanya merupakan keunggulan posisional, Hitam sering kali harus mempergunakan permainan taktis dan pengorbanan material agar tidak terpaksa bermain pasif.