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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.

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(ECO: C20)

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