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After 1.d4 d5 2.Nf3, what are the differences between 2...e6 and 2...Nf6?
Black plays 2...e6 8% of the time, 2...Nf6 77% of time.
It seems that by playing 2...Nf6, Black keeps open the option of playing ...Bg4 and ...Bf5 (which would be the Slav if White plays c4 and Black ...
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What do QGA players usually play when White doesn't play exactly 1.d4 d5 2.c4?
If Black plays the KID, then Black can play Nf6, g6, Bg7, O-O, d6 against everything.
If Black plays the QGD, then Black can play d5, e6, Nf6, Be7, O-O against everything.
If Black plays the Slav ......
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Marshall Defense 1.d4 d5 2.c4 Nf6 — transpositions
I know that the theoretical refutation of 1.d4 d5 2.c4 Nf6?! is supposed to be 3.cxd5 Nxd5 4.Nf3.
Perhaps Black doesn't fear the refutation because he intends a gambit such as 3.cxd5 c6?! or 3.cxd5 ...
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