Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...d5/2. c4/2...c6/3. cxd5/3...cxd5
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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| Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. cxd5 cxd5 | |
| ECO code: D10 | |
| Parent: Exchange variation | |
3...cxd5
[edit | edit source]This is Black's best option, accepting a symmetrical position.
While normal development moves will suffice, White can try to make it harder for Black to get the light-squared bishop out by delaying the combination of Nf3 and e3, which would allow Black to pin the knight to the queen with Bg4.
The most popular continuation for White is the combination of Nc3, Bf4 and e3. Usually White starts with 4. Nc3 which is more flexible than the immediate, but totally viable, 4. Bf4.
Theory table
[edit | edit source]1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. cxd5 cxd5
| 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
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Nc3 Nf6 |
Bf4 Nc6 |
e3 a6 |
= | |
| ... ... |
Nf3 Nc6 |
Bf4 Bf5 |
= | |
| Boor attack | ... ... |
f3 Nc6 |
e4 dxe4 |
= |
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Bf4 Nc6 |
e3 Nf6 |
Bb5 Bg4 |
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References
[edit | edit source]- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
2. Nf3
2. Other
1. e4 ...other:
2. other
With 2...e6:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. other:
1. d4 f5
Dutch defence
Dutch defence
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox