Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nf3/2...d6/3. d4/3...Nf6/4. dxc5
dxc5 seems like an enticing move for white for a queen exchange and displacing black's king but is easily diffused in this line with Nxe4.
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Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. dxc5 |
Nc3 is currently the preferred white move in the main line, however Bb5 or Bg5 are widely accepted but less played through openings.