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Bf4 (outside the pawn chain, before ...e6 can trap it) plus e3, Bd3, Nf3 and c3 gives White a sturdy, low-theory system. You won't get a huge edge, but you'll get a good game every time.
Step 1 / 2
Bf4 (outside the pawn chain, before ...e6 can trap it) plus e3, Bd3, Nf3 and c3 gives White a sturdy, low-theory system. You won't get a huge edge, but you'll get a good game every time.