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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. d4/3...cxd4/4. Nxd4/4...e5

Löwenthal Variation
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 e5


Löwenthal Variation

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The logic behind the move e5 is that Black, instead of delaying e5, hopes to resolve the issue of pawn structure early on. White has to move the d4 Knight; the test to Black's plan is the Nb5 line, putting pressure on the d6 square.

Theory table

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1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 e5

5 6 7
Nb5
d6
N1c3
Nf6
Bg5
a6
+=
Nxc6
bxc6
Nc3
Nf6
Bc4
Bb4
=
Nb3
Nf6
Bg5
h6
=

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References

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Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
With other 2nd moves:
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
Flank
Unorthodox