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Rubinstein Variation

White plays e3, preparing to develop the dark-squared bishop.

Move-by-Move Analysis

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 - See Nimzo-Indian.

4.e3 - Rubinstein Variation. White solidifies the center.

White's plans: Play Bd3, Nge2, O-O. Slow development with a solid center.

Black's plans: Play ...O-O, ...d5, ...c5. Target the slightly passive bishop.

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