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Why 1.b3?
The point of the fianchetto.
What is White's main idea in Larsen's Opening (1.b3)?
A
Trade queens early to reach a quiet endgame.
B
Win a central pawn by force within a few moves.
C
Fianchetto the bishop to b2 to control the long diagonal.