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| The most forthright move here. Not only does deFirmian not allow a transposition to the King's Indian with 3 c4, but he also declares his intentions to play a kingside-leaning system against the Modern, as he leaves his f-pawn unblocked. A popular alternative is 3 Nf3 d6 4 Bc4, where White envisions a solid position with an eventual c2-c3. (Have a question? Ask GM Rohde! Not all questions can be answered, but the Grandmaster will pick selected topics to cover live from e-mail received.) |   |
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