By playing the London System, with 1.d4 followed by 2.Nf3 and 3.Bf4, White can avoid a theoretical discussion and instead use natural ability plus a knowledge of plans. The weight of the struggle tends to shift towards the middlegame, but White can also pull off devastatingly quick wins should Black be unaware of the dangers.
It doesn't happen too often: a miniature at the highest level. In just 20 moves Magnus Carlsen crushed his opponent Jan-Krzysztof Duda with a simple attack on the kingside.
How did this happen to a player rated 2750+ and how could Black have defended more stubbornly? Relevant questions for understanding the positions with a fianchettoed bishop guarding the king.
Exercise: White to play!
You can move the pieces on the live diagram!
Strategy Training: How to Make a Plan
In every game of chess, there comes a moment when one is confronted with the question: what should I do now?
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