Level 2 · Win material on purpose · 800–1100 · 12 min
A simple White repertoire
1.e4 with a calm Italian, 2.c3 against the Sicilian, and a quick exchange against the French and Caro-Kann.
The rule to take into your games
Develop, castle, then aim for d4 with c3 behind it; the queen stays home until the minor pieces are out.
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