Lines 7–9 (Nf6/Bf5 setups, English, Dutch). Use spaced repetition: flashcards with positions, not move lists.

If Black plays 7...dxc3?! 8.Qb3! attacks f7 and b7. Black’s best is 8...Qe7 9.Nxc3, but then 9...Nf6? loses to 10.Nd5! Qd8 11.Bg5 – crushing.

Whether you find the exact legendary PDF or build your own from the 18 verified lines above, the result is the same. You will sit at the board with White, play 1.e4 or 1.d4 with confidence, and watch your opponent squirm.

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Here is the exact breakdown of those 18 verified lines (the skeleton of the PDF):

The remaining 9 rare lines – just know the first 4 moves and the trap. Opponents playing 1...b6 or 1...g5 are usually weak – traps work instantly.

The remaining 8 lines handle flank openings: 1...f5 (Dutch), 1...b5 (Polish), 1...g5 (Grob), etc. – all met with simple punishing central play.