C44

Dresden Opening

1 named line in this family, ECO C44. Under each line you get its moves and the sentences it adds that this page has not already printed. A line's own page carries up to its first 4 per-move notes in full.

The GoblinC44

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c4 Nf6 4. Nxe5

The structure hands Black the half-open e-file - rook pressure down it is a standing plan.

1. e4 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling d5, and frees the bishop and queen.
1... e5 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling d4, and frees the bishop and queen.
2. Nf3 Develops the knight to f3, eyeing d4 and e5.
2... Nc6 Develops the knight to c6, eyeing d4 and e5. It also props up the e5 pawn.

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