Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...d5/2. c4/2...c6/3. Nf3/3...Nf6/4. cxd5
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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| Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. cxd5 | |
| ECO code: D13-D14 | |
4. cxd5 · Exchange variation
[edit | edit source]After this move, the tension in the center is relieved, often allowing Black equality. Because of this, this variation often ends in a draw.
Black's only decent move is to complete the exchange of pawns with 4...cxd5. After the exchange, Black will find it difficult to win unless White is overly ambitious.
The most draw-ish line of them all is the symmetrical line. Black keeps copying White and both sides exchange minor pieces: 4...cxd5 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Bf4 Bf5 7. e3 e6 8. Bd3 Bxd3 9. Qxd3 Bd6 10. Bxd6 Qxd6 11. O-O O-O =. Most players agree to a draw in this or any of the following positions.
Theory table
[edit | edit source]1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. cxd5
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
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| Symmetrical line | ... cxd5 |
Nc3 Nc6 |
Bf4 Bf5 |
e3 e6 |
Bd3 Bxd3 |
Qxd3 Bd6 |
Bxd6 Qxd6 |
O-O O-O |
= |
| Trifunovic variation | ... ... |
... ... |
... ... |
... ... |
Qb3 Bb4 |
Bb5 O-O |
O-O Bxc3 |
= | |
| ... ... |
... ... |
... a6 |
e3 Bg4 |
Be2 e6 |
O-O Bd6 |
Bxd6 Qxd6 |
= | ||
| ... ... |
... ... |
... e6 |
e3 Bd6 |
Bxd6 Qxd6 |
Bd3 O-O |
O-O Bd7 |
= |
References
[edit | edit source]- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
Dutch defence