Utilizing the Queen b3 maneuver to target the b7-pawn after Black develops their light-squared bishop.
The most critical theme to master. Banzea teaches that White should almost always look for opportunities to anchor a knight on e5, which often acts as a springboard for kingside attacks. Chess Alex Banzea's London System 7z 010
A major focus of the course is knowing when to abandon the standard "pyramid" (c3) for the more active c4 break to pressure Black’s center, especially against the Slav or Queen's Gambit Declined setups. Utilizing the Queen b3 maneuver to target the
Banzea advocates for sometimes allowing Black to trade their bishop for yours on g3, resulting in doubled f-pawns that actually provide White with a strong central grip and semi-open h-file for attacking. Repertoire Highlights Chess Alex Banzea's London System 7z 010