why Nf6 is played against d4??
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because it stops white from pushing the pawn
Jan 23, 2021
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#2
To challenge the idea that white can follow d4 with e4 and build a big center. That is also the point of d5 as the response to 1.d4 as well. with either 1...Nf6 or 1...d5, e4 pawn push is not immediately possible. 3 Nc3 puts the idea of pushing e4 back on the table, by introducing a defender of the e4 square.
Jan 23, 2021
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#3
It also gives black the opportunity to lead the game in a different direction.
Jan 24, 2021
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#4
It doesn’t commit to anything and can transpose into any number of openings without much downside. The only real downside is that you leave yourself open to the Trompowsky. The Trompowsky isn’t bad for white, but it can lead to weird positions that white is familiar with but black May not be.
IT IS MORE FLEXIBLE THAN 1. .... d5
[SORRY FOR CAPS-MEDICAL PROBLEM.]
