Black plays ...Bd6 to challenge the London bishop directly, forcing White to choose between trading or retreating to g3. After Bg3, the bishops remain on the board but Black has clarified the central tension and prepared ...Re8 with ...e5 ideas.
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You (White)
Your move - play White's next move
ProgressMove 1 of 8
Move Sequence
1.d4d5
2.Nf3Nf6
3.Bf4e6
4.e3Bd6
5.Bg3O-O
6.Bd3Nc6
7.c3Re8
8.Nbd2
Current line...Bd6 Trade
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