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Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...Nf6/2. Nc3/2...d5/3. Bf4

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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bf4
ECO code: D01
Parent: Chigorin variation
Synonym(s): Rapport-Jobava system

3. Bf4 · Jobava London

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Sometimes referred to as the Rapport-Jobava System. This opening serves as a good surprise weapon against unprepared opponents, and in the worst case, equalizes. White often plans to threaten a knight fork on the c7 square after Nb5, usually played on the fourth or fifth move. Black typically challenges the center immediately with 3...c5 and trades their c-pawn for White's e-pawn. Alternatively, Black often plays the 3...a6 Anti-Jobava to control the b5 square or the natural 3...e6 development move. Black may also attempt 3...Bf5, developing the light-squared bishop before playing 4...e6, but it gives White an opportunity to launch a pawn storm with a tempo on the bishop through a well-timed g4 push (usually after White plays f3 or Ne5, protecting the g4 square).

Theory table

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1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bf4

3 4
...
c5
e3
cxd4
...
a6
e3
e6
...
e6
Nb5
Na6
...
Bf5
f3
e6

References

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See also

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