Black maintains the d5 pawn, leading to a solid but slightly passive structure. White slowly builds pressure while Black seeks counterplay on the queenside.
Move Sequence
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 d5 4. Bg2 Be7 5. Nf3 O-O 6. O-O c6 7. Qc2 b6 8. Rd1 Bb7
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