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The following is a simple line to play for Black with 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.♘c3 (or ♘d2) dxe4 4.♘xe4 ♞f6 5.♘xf6 exf6!? was recently shown to me by GM David Howell. It is a very simple, easy to learn and fun way to play with Black. In this Simon Says we take a deeper look at the idea and see if it is worth playing.
To get started, in the following position, Black has damaged his pawn structure but also made his king safer for when he castles kingside.
What do you think about this position?
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