Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense, Fianchetto Variation

This line, classified as ECO C76, adds a kingside fianchetto to the Modern Steinitz setup. Black's pawn on e5, backed by ...d6 and ...Bd7, holds firm, while the bishop on g7 supports it and gains scope if the center opens. It arises via 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6 5. c3 Bd7 6. d4 g6, or by transposition from the Fianchetto Defense, 3...g6 4. c3 a6 5. Ba4 d6 6. d4 Bd7. The play is slow and maneuvering.