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Why is Pawn on B4 important?

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Oct 3, 2012
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I'm watching an Openings for Beginners video http://www.chess.com/video/player/openings-for-beginners-the-old-indian-defense and FM Lilov is talking about the importance of white getting his pawn to B4.

I'm curious, why is that crucial? 

 

Thank you!

Scottrf
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Oct 3, 2012
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Which lines?

Maybe just to gain space? Hard to say without knowing exactly where he wants you to play b4.

dgmisal
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Oct 3, 2012
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Oct 3, 2012
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The video is about the old indian defense, the standard variation.