Anglo-Slav Variation, Bled Variation

Reached here through 2. b3, the Bled Variation has Black answer White's queenside fianchetto by preparing ...Bg7 with 3...g6 and then supporting d5 with 4...c6. This sturdy setup lets Black's dark-squared bishop contest the long diagonal against the b2-bishop. White most often continues 5. g3 for a double fianchetto, while 5. e3 and 5. d3 are quieter options. The engine rates the position as balanced, and practical results are nearly even.