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White strikes early with d4 and trades pawns in the center. The pieces become active quickly, and the plans are easy to follow.
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Explanation
Game Moves
| # | White | Black |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | e4 | e5 |
| 2 | Nf3 | Nc6 |
| 3 | d4 | exd4 |
| 4 | Nxd4 |
Aim
Put a knight on d4 in the center and develop quickly. Keep the center with the e4 pawn, castle, and prepare to attack.
Watch out for
The knight on d4 is an easy target. Watch out for early attacks like ...Qh4 or ...Bb4+. Trading knights also helps Black develop.
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