White sidesteps the Marshall Attack entirely with 8.h3, keeping the option of d4 and stopping ...Bg4. The play is slower and more strategic, revolving around the d5 break and pressure down the e-file.
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You (White)
Your move - play White's next move
ProgressMove 1 of 9
Move Sequence
1.e4e5
2.Nf3Nc6
3.Bb5a6
4.Ba4Nf6
5.O-OBe7
6.Re1b5
7.Bb3O-O
8.h3Bb7
9.d3d6
Current lineAnti-Marshall 8.h3
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