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1. e4 c5 2. b4
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Left wing gambit, alternative to the traditionnal sicilian answer. |
 
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2... cxb4
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usual answer for black |
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3. a3
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... and for white as well |
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3... d5 4. exd5 Qxd5 5. Nf3
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developping |
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5... e5
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Black counters strongly |
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6. Bb2
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contesting the center |
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6... Nc6 7. c4 Qe4+
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The black queen is exposed |
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8. Be2
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8. Qe2 was another option but white's plan is to get developpement advance by chasing the black queen. |
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8... Nf6
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developping |
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9. O-O
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The black queen is not dangerous for the moment, the chase can wait. |
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9... bxa3 10. Nxa3
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A knight's move toward the edge is usually considered as bad but in this precise case, I thought it was ok, to protect the c pawn and enable a further Nb5 |
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10... Bc5
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Black opts for an agressive line |
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11. d3
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Now the chase begins |
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11... Qf4
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The black queen is still exposed |
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12. Bc1 Qf5 13. Nh4
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White carries on his plan |
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13... Qe6
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Mistake. |
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14. Nb5
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menacing a fork by 15. Nc7 |
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14... Qd7
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Now the black queen is back home, black is still better on the center but white has a lot of field. |
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15. Bg5
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To weaken the king's wing. |
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15... Nd4
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Black still plays aggressively |
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