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Catalan Opening

Main Line

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3

Overview

A sophisticated opening combining Queen's Gambit pawn structure with a kingside fianchetto. The g2-bishop exerts long-term pressure. Favorite of Kramnik, Giri, and many modern GMs.

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