1. d2d4  1... g8f6  2. c2c4  2... e7e6  3. b1c3  3... f8b4  4. d1c2 Still the main choice against the Nimzo-Indian Defense. 4... e8g8  5. a2a3  5... b4c3  6. c2c3  6... d7d5  7. c1g5  7... c7c5  8. d4c5  8... d5d4  9. c3g3 Rapport has an opinion of his own. The move 9.Qf3 gained popularity, thanks to the efforts by the world champion. 9... b8d7  10. g1f3  10... e6e5  11. a1d1 A risky move. White postpones castling, thus putting his king in serious danger. On the other hand, in an over-the-board game, this is a novelty. It happened in an email game though.