1. d2d4  1... e7e6  2. e2e4  2... d7d5  3. e4d5 As it happens with the London System, these days when White plays the Exchange Variation of the French, they might not just be looking to make a draw. Nowadays, it has become a playable option even for those who are fighting for the win. 3... e6d5  4. g1f3  4... f8d6  5. c2c4 [%c_effect c4;square;c4;type;Interesting;persistent;true] Changing the character of the game. 5... g8f6  6. c4c5 [%c_effect c5;square;c5;type;GreatFind;persistent;true] Whoever says A has to say B. White takes the opportunity to gain space. 6... d6e7  7. f1d3  7... e8g8  8. e1g1 This position has already been reached in more than 100 games. 8... c8g4 This move scores well, but 8...b6 is critical.