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Chess Opening Theory/1. Nf3/1...Nf6

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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. Nf3 Nf6

1.Nf3

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1...Nf6

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1...Nf6, keeping the position symmetrical, is the most flexible reply to 1.Nf3. At Grandmaster level this is a very popular move and has been the preferred response of both Anand and Kasparov.

From here, the game can go in a number of directions and there are plenty of transpositional possibilities into 1.d4 and 1.c4 openings.

Theory table

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1.Nf3 Nf6

2
English Opening c4
...
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King's Indian Attack g3
...
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Indian Defence d4
...
= see 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3
Réti Opening b3
...
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e3
...
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References

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  • Flank Openings (1990), Bruno Carlier, Trends Publications, No ISBN


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