Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...g6/2. d4/2...Bg7
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
| Moves: 1. e4 g6 2. d4 Bg7 | |
Modern Defence
[edit | edit source]White now has several choices of pawn structure to adopt. The most flexible move is 3. Nc3, giving White some time before deciding. However, it denies the access to the Averbakh Variation (3. c4), the Geller's System(3. c3 and 4. Nf3) and the Three Pawns Attack (3. c3 and 4. f4).
3. Nf3 is also possible and will transpose early into the other variations. 3. h4 is an attacking move that was discovered by Bobby Fischer. It aims to weaken Black's kingside pawn structure and make Black's king more vulnerable. Black may have difficulties castling in some lines arising from this move.
Theory table
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1. e4 g6 2. d4 Bg7
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | ||
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| Main Variation | Nc3 - |
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| c3 - |
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| h4 - |
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| Averbakh Variation | c4 - |
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| Nf3 - |
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| e5 d6 |
Nf3 Bg4 |
exd6 Qxd6 |
c3 Nc6 |
Be2 Bxf3 |
Bxf3 Rd8 |
Qe2 Nf6 |
Na3 a6 |
Nc4 Qd7 |
Bf4 0-0 |
0-0-0 Nd5 |
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References
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