Rubinstein Opening: Bogoljubow Defense

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.e3 c5 4.Bd3 d5 5.b3 Nc6 6.O-O Bd6 7.Bb2 O-O

ECO D05

The Rubinstein Opening: Bogoljubow Defense is a chess opening line in the Rubinstein Opening complex, reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.e3 c5 4.Bd3 d5 5.b3 Nc6 6.O-O Bd6 7.Bb2 O-O.

It is catalogued under code D05 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move O-O is chosen by Black on move 7.

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