White's goal is to maintain the "bind" and slowly increase pressure while Black is cramped for space.
Most engines and grandmasters evaluate the structure as slightly better for White (+0.5 to +1.0) due to a persistent space advantage. 2. Strategic Objectives White's Plan (The Squeeze) Maroczy Bind.7z
To exert total control over the d5 square , preventing Black from playing the typical "liberating" pawn breaks (...d5 or ...b5). White's goal is to maintain the "bind" and
Establishing a knight on the d5 square is a recurring theme. Maroczy Bind.7z
Prophylactically stopping ...d5 and ...b5, sometimes using moves like a4 to prevent queenside expansion.