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2...d6: open the centre
Black adopts a Philidor setup through a different move order
Train full lineThe plan
Black's passive structure allows White to open the centre and develop with a space advantage.
- Play d4 before ...Nf6
- Develop Bf4 with pressure on d6
- Castle queenside thanks to the queen leaving d1
Watch out
- After castling queenside, keep ...c5 and ...b5 under control