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Chess Opening Theory/1. a4/1...d5
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Black does what White has not, by controlling the center. This may be used in an attempt to close in the freed White rook rather than an attempt to prevent its development outright.
Theory Table
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1.a4 d5
2
1
e4?!-
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2
Nc3d4
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3
d4-
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4
h4-
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5
a5-
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All possible White's moves after 1. a4 d5
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