We will start a new chapter today, which will deal with The Classical Variation, characterized by the move 3...Bc5. It goes like this:
1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5 Bc5 3...Bc5 is a very natural and active move. However, it has never been really popular because it runs straight into White's basic plan of c3 and d4. As this can hardly be prevented, Black must be prepared to lose time by moving this bishop again. Nevertheless, there is a plus side in that that the bishop will be actively placed on the a7-g1 diagonal , where it can exert pressure on White's centre. Black's main problem is that it is difficult for him to maintain his pawn on e5, where it comes under considerable attack.
White's two main options after 3...Bc5 are 4 c3 and 4 0-0. Out of these two, recommended is the slightly more flexible 4 0-0, which also rules out having to learn the unclear consequences of 4 c3 f5 !?
The different variations in this chapter basically revolves around Black's fourth move alternatives.
Let's start with Variation A: 4...Nge7
In the next post, we will study the two remaining variations in this chapter.
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