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1. e4
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This is annotated at the request of knight_nite. |

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1... e6
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My opponent plays the French Defence |

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2. d4 d5 3. Nc3
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We play the main line. |

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3... dxe4
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This is slightly passive - the impression I get is black is playing for a draw. |
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4. Nxe4
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I take back. |

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4... Bd7
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He develops. |
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5. Nf3
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So do I, protecting d4. |

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5... Bc6
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He hits e4. |
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6. Bd3
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I protect. |

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6... Nf6
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He hits again. |

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7. Ng3
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I retreat. |

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7... Nbd7
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Natural development. |
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8. O-O
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I castle. |

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8... Be7
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He prepares to castle. |

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9. Re1
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I take control of the semi-open e file. |
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9... Bxf3
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He takes. |

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10. Qxf3
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I take back. |

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10... c6
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He prevents me from playing Qf3xb7. |
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11. Bf4
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I develop my bishop. |

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11... O-O
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He finally castles. |

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