Creepy Crawly Formation · A00

Classical Defense

1. h3 d5 2. a3 e5

In the centre, Black holds d5 and e5.

The first 4 moves, explained

• 1. h3 A useful waiting move that keeps the structure flexible on the h-file. Theory calls this the Clemenz Opening.
• 1... d5 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling e4, and frees the bishop and queen.
• 2. a3 A useful waiting move that keeps the structure flexible on the a-file.
• 2... e5 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling d4, and frees the bishop and queen. Theory calls this the Classical Defense.

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