Closed games

Rapport-Jobava System

1.d4 d5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bf4

The Rapport-Jobava System starts with 1.d4 d5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bf4 and is catalogued under ECO D01, in the closed games half of the book. The catalog indexes 3 lines inside it, grouped into 1 named variation.

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Current setup

Move ideas

  1. 1.d4

    Takes central space with a protected pawn and frees the queen’s bishop.

    Idea: Build a stable center that supports a broad positional setup.

  2. 1…d5

    Mirrors White’s central claim and prevents an easy e4 expansion.

    Idea: Establish a firm center and develop behind the pawn chain.

  3. 2.Nc3

    Develops the knight to c3, bringing it into the game.

    Idea: Improve piece coordination and clear the back rank for castling and the rooks.

  4. 2…Nf6

    Develops the knight to f6, bringing it into the game.

    Idea: Improve piece coordination and clear the back rank for castling and the rooks.

  5. 3.Bf4

    Develops the bishop to f4, bringing it into the game.

    Idea: Improve piece coordination and clear the back rank for castling and the rooks.

  6. 3…g6

    Advances the g-pawn to gain kingside space and control new squares.

    Idea: Create useful wing space while keeping the central structure flexible.

Book continuations

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Named variations

Each line below is an indexed entry under Rapport-Jobava System. Open one to load it on the board and keep exploring from that position.

Openings from the same volume

ECO groups openings by the structures they lead to, so these families tend to share plans with the Rapport-Jobava System.