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    Chess Openings

    London System

    1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bf4 · ECO A48

    London System position after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bf4. White: pawn on d4, bishop on f4, knight on f3, pawn on a2, pawn on b2, pawn on c2, pawn on e2, pawn on f2, pawn on g2, pawn on h2, rook on a1, knight on b1, queen on d1, king on e1, bishop on f1, rook on h1. Black: rook on a8, knight on b8, bishop on c8, queen on d8, king on e8, bishop on f8, rook on h8, pawn on a7, pawn on b7, pawn on c7, pawn on d7, pawn on e7, pawn on f7, pawn on h7, knight on f6, pawn on g6.

    London System is a chess opening that arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bf4. It is classified A48 in the ECO system, and the position after these moves has black to move.

    This position can also be reached by 2 other move orders, including 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bf4 Bg7 4.e3.

    Variations continuing from this position

    Each of these is a named opening reached by playing on from 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bf4. Open any of them to load the position on the board.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the London System?
    The London System is a chess opening that arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bf4. It is classified A48 in the ECO system.
    What are the moves of the London System?
    1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bf4. After these moves it is black to move.
    What variations come from the London System?
    Named continuations include London System, with Bd3, London System, with Be2. There are 2 named variations reachable from this position in total.

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