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1. e4
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Standard opening. |

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1... e6
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French defense |

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2. Nf3
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Nf3. Not the most common move, but still pretty good. More usual would be d4. |

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2... c5
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c5. A push for space, as in the Sicilian Defense. The c5 pawn lets the Q come to b6, and the N can slot in behind the pawn at c6. |

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3. d4
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d4. This move is ultimately going to get the Q out early, or move the N twice, but is a good push for space. |

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3... cxd4
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cxd4 - after a recapture, Black can develop while attacking. |

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4. Nxd4
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Nxd5 - moving the N twice. |

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4... Bc5
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Bc5 - Attacking the N, and developing the B. |

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5. Nf3
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Nf3 - third N move. May have been better to play something like Nc3 instead. |

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5... Qb6
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Qb6 - attacking f2, and, if the B on c1 is moved, b2. Aggressive. |

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6. Qd2
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Qd2. This blocks in the B, but defends the pawn. |

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6... Nf6
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Nf6. Develop again, and attack again. |

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7. Bd3
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Bd3, developing and defending. |

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7... Nc6
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Another development move. |

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8. O-O
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Castling - another development. |

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8... Ng4
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Ng4, very aggressive. There is not actually a threat as yet. |

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9. b4
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b4? pawn sacrifice. This was not needed, although it was probably an attempt to divert attention from f2. |

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9... Nxb4
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Capture, and bring the other N into the attack. |

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10. h3
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h3 - trying to take pressure off. |
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10... Nxd3
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This was in hope that he would take with the Q. Also, it swapped off (which when winning is usually a good idea. |

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