Black develops the dark-squared bishop actively to c5 before ...d6, aiming at f2 and avoiding the slow Closed Spanish manoeuvring. White replies with c3, a4 and d4 to challenge the bishop and open the centre.
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You (White)
Your move - play White's next move
ProgressMove 1 of 8
Move Sequence
1.e4e5
2.Nf3Nc6
3.Bb5a6
4.Ba4Nf6
5.O-OBc5
6.c3b5
7.Bb3d6
8.a4Rb8
Current lineNeo-Arkhangelsk
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