A solid defense that supports d5 while keeping options open for the light-squared bishop. Extremely popular at all levels for its resilience and flexibility.
Move Sequence
1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. a4 Bf5 6. e3 e6 7. Bxc4 Bb4 8. O-O O-O
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Titled Tue 25th Apr Early, 2023