Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...Nf6/2. Bf4/2...e6/3. e3/3...b6

= London System Indian Setup with 2. Bf4 e6 =

The Indian Setup with ...e6 in the London System represents a flexible and adaptive approach for Black against the London. When White opts for the London System by playing 1.d4 and 2.Bf4, the setup with ...Nf6 and ...e6 allows Black to keep multiple options open for further development.


 * 1) Pawn Structure & Central Control:
 * 2) * White's d4 pawn, supported by the Bf4 bishop, grants a slight central space advantage.
 * 3) * Black's ...e6 provides the option for a central break with ...d5, directly challenging White's central structure.
 * 4) Piece Activity:
 * 5) * White's Bf4 is actively placed and targets the d6 square.
 * 6) * Black's Nf6 challenges the e4 square, discouraging immediate pawn advances by White.
 * 7) Plans and Strategies:
 * 8) * White often proceeds with Nf3, e3, and Bd3 to complete development and ensure central control.
 * 9) * Black has several plans, including playing ...d5 for a symmetrical structure or opting for a double fianchetto with ...b6 and ...g6.
 * 10) Key Imbalances:
 * 11) * If Black chooses ...d5 and exchanges occur on d5, the resulting pawn structure becomes symmetrical, shifting the game's dynamics towards piece activity and coordination.

Theory table
. '''1. d4 Nf6 2. Bf4 e6'''