London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
ECO: D02Closed Games1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 d5 3.Bf4 c5 4.e3 Qb6 5.Nc3
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About the London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
The London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation is a line of the London System, catalogued under ECO code D02 in the Closed Games section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.
It arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 d5 3.Bf4 c5 4.e3 Qb6 5.Nc3, with White playing the move that gives the line its name.
The London System has 4 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.