White forces the trade with a3, accepting doubled pawns for the bishop pair and a huge centre. Black must strike quickly with ...c5 and blockade before White plays f3 and e4.
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You (Black)
Waiting for White...
ProgressMove 1 of 7
Move Sequence
1.d4Nf6
2.c4e6
3.Nc3Bb4
4.a3Bxc3+
5.bxc3c5
6.e3Nc6
7.Bd3O-O
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