"Ted" wrote in message ...
"edwood" wrote
In his June/July column on Chessville, Nigel Davies addresses a question
about the Zukertort variation beginning 1.d4 d5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.e3.

http://www.chessville.com/instruction/Ask_the_Tiger.htm

In his reply, Mr. Davies says, "after [1.d4 d5 2.Nf3 Nf6] 3.e3 it no
longer
makes sense for Black to play 3...e6."

My question is, "Why not?"


Because Black can equalise on the spot with 3...Bf5! This solves his main
opening problem, the development of his QB, which is normally such a
headache after 2.c4! Black shouldn't deny himself this possibility with the
unimaginative 3...e6?

Very good point! And besides this, 3...Bf5 breaks the heart of the
White player who wants to play the Colle System!!! warm regards,
GreyHipster