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Re: Meeting 1.d4 Nf6 2.g3
Reply #2 - 02/03/08 at 06:02:02
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It seems to be as though 2...c5 is the simplest equaliser, with the idea of 3.d5 b5, exploiting that the f1-bishop is commited to fianchetto. White can also play moves such as 3.c3 and 3.Nf3, but White cannot claim any advantage after either move.
  
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Re: Meeting 1.d4 Nf6 2.g3
Reply #1 - 02/02/08 at 11:09:02
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Depend of what you are playing against closed openings. If you are a Grünfeld or KID player you can try 2..g6 3..Bg7 and you will play d5 at the right time, or d6.

Or you can play a super-solide Slave formation with d5, Bf5 or Bg4, c6, e6 etc. 

Or you can transpose into a Catalan with 2..d5 and e6, etc. 

Or you can play with a quick c5..

Everything is possible.
  
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Meeting 1.d4 Nf6 2.g3
02/02/08 at 10:45:55
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Hello,

I noticed recently that White can play 1.d4 Nf6 2.g3 as a move-order device to try and get the opponent into positions they are unfamiliar with. 

What would you recommend against this rare option for Black? I think that 2...d6 and 2...c5 are probably Black's best moves, counterattacking on the dark squares (2...d6 intends ...e5).
  
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