Chess Opening Theory/1. b4/1...e5/2. Bb2/2...Bxb4
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)
rnbqk1nr/pppp1ppp/8/4p3/1b6/8/PBPPPPPP/RN1QKBNR |
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Sokolsky Opening
2...Bxb4
Black takes the undefended pawn which almost definitely causes 3. Bxe5 from white. Now not only has black lost a central pawn for a flank pawn, but black also has to worry about white's threat on g7.
Theory table
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation
1. b4 e5 2. Bb2 Bxe5
| 3 | 4 | ||
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| Bxe5 Nf6 |
Bxf6 Qxf6 |
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| ... f6 |
Bd4 |
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