Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...Nf6/2. Bf4/2...e6/3. e3/3...d5

London System Main Line with 3. ...e6 London System - Main Base Position rd nd bd qd kd bd nd rd pd pd pd pd pd pd pd nd pd pl bl pl pl pl pl pl pl pl rl nl ql kl bl nl rl In the London System, White aims for a solid, flexible pawn structure and develops their dark-squared bishop early to f4. When Black responds with 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bf4 d5 3. e3 e6, they aim for: A solid pawn chain in the center while also developing their pieces. A straightforward setup that avoids complex theory, making it suitable for amateur players and those familiar with Queen's Gambit Declined structures. Achieving a comfortable position and, rather than going for an immediate pawn break, they plan for one in the midgame, allowing for a more positional and strategic battle. This setup can result in a closed game, and Black might look to expand on the queenside or prepare a central break with ...e5 or ...c5 later in the game. Overall, the setup is about achieving a solid position without entering into deep theoretical battles and also keeping options open for different plans based on how White proceeds. Theory table . 1. d4 d5 2. Bf4 Nf6 3. e3 e6 4 Main line with e6 Nd2 = References London System Bibliography Hellman, Kamryn 2023 The London System: This Opening Got Me to 1500 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcWy10RKTNw Henley, Ron W. 2020 The London System - A Legendary Chess Opening For White https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj3cxGp73Gs Nakamura, Hikaru 2023 Learn the London with Hikaru https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4azymOvz0xE Rozman, Levy 2020 Learn the London System -10-Minute Chess Openings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49H728S_VjM&t=149s Georgiev Kiril Kiril Georgiev Fighting the London System Chess Stars 2017 978-6197188158 Johnsen Sverre Kovačević Vlatko Vlatko Kovačević Win with the London System Gambit Publications 1st 2005 978-1904600350 Lakdawala Cyrus Play the London System Everyman Chess 2010 978-1-857-44639-5 Sedlak Nikola Nikola Sedlak Winning with the Modern London System Chess Evolution 2016 978-83-944290-9-6 __NOTOC__