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Start
Starting position
Start
1. d4
d5
2. Bf4
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3. e3
About This Opening
A solid, easy-to-learn system for White. Same setup against almost anything Black plays.
Why Play It?
Simple to learn, hard to refute. Great for club players who want consistency.
Key Ideas
- Develop bishop to f4 before e3
- Build a pyramid: d4-e3-c3
- Castle kingside, keep it solid
- Play for a slow squeeze