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Quiz
Playing as Black
A move behind — so what?
You're Black, moving second. What's the soundest mindset?
A
Copy White's every move to keep the position symmetrical forever.
B
Throw an immediate wing attack to try to catch up on tempo.
C
Use the same principles; White's head start is small.
D
Keep all your pieces at home until White fully commits first.