A flexible flank opening that controls d5 and can transpose into many structures. White often fianchettoes one or both bishops for long-term pressure.
Move Sequence
1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. g3 d5 5. cxd5 Nxd5 6. Bg2 Nb6 7. O-O Be7
Famous Game
Garry Kasparov vs. Anatoly Karpov
World Championship Game 24, 1987· 1-0
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