In some lines, White plays calmly with a double fianchetto; in others, Demuth recommends sharp pawn sacrifices for the initiative. Key Weapon:
, which includes significant updates and additional variations . Repertoire Overview In some lines, White plays calmly with a
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This leads to Queen’s Gambit Declined structures, but White has avoided the exchange variation. Demuth shows how to keep the bishops and play for e4. Demuth shows how to keep the bishops and play for e4
| Old line | Modern patch | Reason | |----------|--------------|--------| | 1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 d4 3.g3 | 3.b4!? | b4 gambit gives active play; g3 is passive | | 2…dxc4 3.Na3 | 3.e3 then b3 | Na3 loses time; e3-b3 is more harmonious | | Against 2…c6 3.d4 | 3.e3 | Avoids mainline Slav theory | | Against 1…Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.d4 Bg7 4.Nc3 | 4.g3 | Fianchetto Reti is more consistent with 1.Nf3 |