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1. c4
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I'll try the Reti Opening |
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1... c5
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Sicilian? |
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2. Nc3
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the normal second move |
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2... e6
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planning for d5 next? |
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3. e3
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I know I want d4 next! |
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3... Nc6
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thwarting an immediate d4... |
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4. Nf3
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so I make preparations |
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4... h6
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I don't understand this one... it's not like Bg5 is a threat |
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5. d4
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I test the waters |
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5... cxd4
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he don't want me there |
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6. exd4
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I persist |
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6... d6
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he allows me some center control |
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7. Be3
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I fortify the d4 pawn |
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7... Be7
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I suppose he's preparing to castle |
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8. Bd3
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me too |
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8... Nf6
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now we're both ready |
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9. O-O
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my king is safely tucked away |
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9... a6
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another move that puzzles me |
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10. Qa4
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pins the knight (just because I could) |
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10... Bd7
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additional protection (and a potential for a "free" move from an uncovered attack on my queen) |
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