Chess Openings - Open Game

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Chess Openings - Open Game

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Previous position
Open Game

1.e4 e5

Black meets boldness with boldness. The last move counters White intentions in the center and opens lines for the King's Bishop and the Queen.
White can play d4 because the d-Pawn is protected by the Queen. The exchange of White's d-Pawn and Black's e-Pawn will open the center for the pieces of both sides.
Compare the Closed Game.
Next move?

2.Bc4
2.Nc3
2.Nf3
2.d4
2.f4
(Back to initial position.)

Chess Openings - Open Game
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Previous position Open Game 1.e4 e5 Black meets boldness with boldness. The last move counters White intentions in the center and opens lines for the King's Bishop and the Queen. White can play d4 because the d-Pawn is protected by the Queen. The exchange of White's d-Pawn and Black's e-Pawn will open the center for the pieces of both sides. Compare the Closed Game. Next move? 2.Bc4 2.Nc3 2.Nf3 2.d4 2.f4 (Back to initial position.)