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Black sidelinesIntermediate

2...d6: open the centre

Black adopts a Philidor setup through a different move order

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The plan

Black's passive structure allows White to open the centre and develop with a space advantage.

  • Play d4 before ...Nf6
  • Develop Bf4 with pressure on d6
  • Castle queenside thanks to the queen leaving d1
Watch out
  • After castling queenside, keep ...c5 and ...b5 under control