The Classical Variation arises after White develops naturally with Nf3 and Be2. Black fianchettoes the king's bishop and castles quickly before striking with ...e5 to challenge the centre. Play often leads to a tense middlegame where Black attacks on the kingside while White expands on the queenside.
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1.d4Nf6
2.c4g6
3.Nc3Bg7
4.e4d6
5.Nf3O-O
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