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Bayonet h3 Line
1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Be3 Bg7 5.h3
White prepares a slow kingside expansion while keeping central control. This setup supports g4 ideas and limits Black's piece jumps to g4.
ECO Code
B08
Difficulty
Intermediate
Style
Strategic/Attacking
Key Theme
Kingside space control
Practical Plans
White Plan
Qd2, 0-0-0, g4
White often launches kingside expansion while the king stays safe on c1.
Black Plan
...c6, ...b5, ...Nbd7
Black seeks queenside counterplay and pressure against White's center.
Key Point
Opposite-side themes
Many games become race positions where attack speed is the deciding factor.
Common Pitfalls
For White: Delaying king safety before pawn storms can be dangerous.
For Black: Passive defense allows White to build a strong kingside attack.
Flexible Anti-Pirc Pressure
This line suits players who want structure first and attacking options second.
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