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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c6/2. d3/2...d5/3. Nf3/3...dxe4
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Endgame offer Endgame offer
3...dxe4
Black takes the pawn.
4. dxe4, the most common move, leads to a queen trade and an even position after 4...Qxd1+ 5. Kxd1.
White's other option is 4. Ng5!?. This is a sharp line where White sacrifices a pawn. After 4...exd3 5. Bd3 White gets compensation with a lead in development. White has the possibility of attacks on f7 or h7, and it is easy for Black to misstep.
Theory table
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1.e4 c6 2.d3 d5 3. Nf3 dxe4
..d5
..e5
..g6
..d6
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