Black captures on e4 with 3...dxe4, giving up the centre early in exchange for free and easy development. The resulting positions are solid but slightly passive for Black, who must generate counterplay before White's spatial advantage becomes overwhelming.
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Waiting for White...
ProgressMove 1 of 3
Move Sequence
1.e4e6
2.d4d5
3.Nc3dxe4
4.Nxe4
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