What is Hypermodernism?

Hypermodernism is a school of chess that emerged in the 1920s as a response to the traditional principles established in the classical era of the game. It involves a strategic delay in the occupation of the center with one's pawns, favoring piece development and control from a distance. This method aims to invite the opponent to overextend, creating targets for counter-attack. Hypermodernism involves the extensive use of fianchettoed bishops operating on the long diagonals.