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London system move order nuances Qb6 without Nc6

In the London system, playing early Nd2 is recommended to react against Qb6. For example if we take this move order [FEN ""] 1. d4 d5 2. Bf4 Nf6 3. e3 c5 4. c3 Nc6 5. Nd2 Qb6 6....
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London system plan against Qxb6 when white has time to go a3 and Rc1 getting out of pin

In the London system where white doesn't develop the b1 knight early the Qxb6 followed by a3 is considered a mistake due to the following sequence [FEN ""] 1. d4 d5 2. Bf4 Nf6 3. e3 c5 4. ...
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Can you recommend a dynamic, concrete, or easy-to-play line against the London System?

I hate playing against the London because it allows 800 FIDE rated players to survive for 50+ moves. By the way, I play the Grunfeld against d4, the Sicilian Najdorf against e4, and the triangle ...
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