Black grabs the c4 pawn but cannot hold it. White recaptures with e3 and Bxc4, building a strong centre with e4 to follow. Black accepts a slightly worse structure in return for free piece development and an open game.
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You (White)
Your move - play White's next move
ProgressMove 1 of 6
Move Sequence
1.d4d5
2.c4dxc4
3.Nf3Nf6
4.e3e6
5.Bxc4c5
6.O-Oa6
Current lineQueen's Gambit Accepted
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Learned
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