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Queen's Gambit Declined: Marshall DefenseInitial Position
After 1.d4 d5 2.c4 Nf6, Black enters the Marshall Defense, developing the knight to f6 before playing e6. This unorthodox approach, named after Frank Marshall, aims to create active piece play and avoid the typical closed positions. Black prepares for flexible development and tactical opportunities.
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