Vienna GameC25

Paulsen Variation

1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 Nf6 4. Bg2 Bc5 5. Nge2 d5

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Every move explained, never a dead end.

Both sides plans

White's plan

Occupy the center, develop quickly, castle, then pick a wing.

Black's plan

Contest the center before White occupies all of it.

The line, move by move

1. e4e4 occupies the center.
... e5e5 occupies the center.
2. Nc3Nc3 develops the knight and controls e4 and d5.
... Nc6Nc6 develops the knight and controls d4 and e5.
3. g3g3 repositions the pawn.
... Nf6Nf6 develops the knight and controls e4 and d5.
4. Bg2Bg2 develops the bishop and controls e4.
... Bc5Bc5 develops the bishop and controls d4.
5. Nge2Nge2 develops the knight and controls d4.
... d5d5 strikes at the center.

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