Originally posted by Mephisto2I`ve played 4...Bd7 against this line in days when I tried to play sicilian. In that game I won (but opponent was a little bit weaker player)
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And yes, 4. ... Bd7 is playable too. White can reply with 5.c4, going into a Maroczy bind setup or 5.Bg5, preparing to retreat the queen to d2 without standing in the way of the bishop's development.[/b]