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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e6/2. d4/2...d5/3. Nc3/3...Nf6/4. e5/4...Nfd7

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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7

Classical Defence/Steinitz Variation

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Black retreats their Knight to d7, and now it is up to white to decide how to continue. White's most common response by far is 5. f4, gaining a significant space advantage whilst opening the e1-h4 diagonal to White's King. Black then typically responds with 5... c5, striking back in the center against White's strong pawn front.

Other uncommon moves here by white include Nf3, Nce2 and Be3.

Theory table

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For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation..

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7
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Main Line f4
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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