1. c4, e5; 2. Nc3, Bc5; 3. e3, Nf6; 4. a3, O-O; 5.
Nge2 (I had feared this move, the most..... Looking at the Piece Development on the board - the situation has clearly changed, Black has already castled, with a knight and bishop in-play, threatening to bring his Rook into play, and, as white, while I've opened up many Good Lines for myself, without Pieces being used is a mute point. So, the decision is made, i need to develop. I considered Nf3, but then d6 is a Good Reply to that move. And, I considered b4 followed by Bb2, but that may be too slow for right now.... Also, b4 does force the Bishop either goto b6 (fully trapped) after c4, or goto d6 blocking the d-pawn, or goto e7 blocking the Rook's primary place. However, while that all seems good - there is 1 move that would be a "game changer" after b4, and that is Bd5!, if exd5, then exd5, my knight moves, followed by Rook Check+, and pawn push to d3 (and suddenly it doesn't look pretty). So, I must re-enforce that square, while (blocking the potiental check, and re-newing my b4 threat.) And the decision is made! Also, did i mention the Fantasy of Nd3++ is not possible because there is no knight even close to moving there from your camp.
Gee..... it's only move #5, and the Position already looks complex.
