In this line White is aiming for a slight opening advantage, thanks to his queenside majority.
1. e2e4  1... c7c5  2. g1f3  2... e7e6  3. c2c3 An interesting opening choice by Aronian. 3... d7d5  4. e4d5  4... d8d5  5. d2d4  5... g8f6  6. b1a3  6... b8c6  7. c1e3  7... c5d4  8. a3b5  8... d5d7 