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Chess opening 36 - this move gives the advantage

Openings aren't my strong suit, but to me it seems that b3 doesn't help development. The DSB wants to go to d2.
Bd2 is one of the "best" moves .

The b3 idea is to defend a2 for a moment in case if White Queen is pushed away with b5
In that position you should love to gift away your a-pawn. You get a lot of compensation after b5, Qc2:

1. Your opponents c-pawn gets ultra week after b5.
2. Your development is way better than your opponent's because of his multiple queen-moves.
3. After e4 (and later e5) and Bd3 your opponent needs to take more time to castle because of the threat on h7.
4. Your pieces are better: Rooks on the c-file, pawns in the center, no piece is misplaced.

All in all I really wouldn't take the pawn as the black player. And because of that it's probably not the best move to take a tempi for that matter if non of your kingside pieces are developed.

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