Queen's Pawn Game · D02
London System, with e6, through 3. Bf4
1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 e6 3. Bf4
In the centre, White holds d4 while Black holds d5.
The first 4 moves, explained
- 1. d4 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling e5, and frees the bishop and queen.
- 1... d5 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling e4, and frees the bishop and queen.
- 2. Nf3 Develops the knight to f3, eyeing d4 and e5. It also props up the d4 pawn. Theory calls this the Zukertort Variation.
- 2... e6 Supports the centre, adding control of d5.
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Where this fits
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