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1. e4
Modified by Subscriber Chris 04 Dec '06 02:50
King Pawn Opening

This move makes perfect sense. White's pawn occupies the e4-square and further controls the d5-square - the sweet center. White also opens up the diagonal for the f1-Bishop for quick development. White's Queen also has an avenue for possible development. However, such a decision should be deferred for now.

This opening move is called a King Pawn Opening, because the pawn directly in front of the King moves first.

Black now faces a dilemma. White's opening move has seized half of the sweet center. If allowed, White will size the other half of the sweet center with 2.d4. Black's dilemma is how to combat White's opening move. What should be his approach to taking the center? The classical response is to match White's.

This text was taken from the book Winning Chess Openings by Yasser Seirawan.
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MoveGamesWhite1/2-1/2Black
e5161,794
50%41%
c594,658
41%48%
e635,438
42%46%
c615,554
43%45%
d512,970
47%44%
d69,319
43%46%
Nf66,305
41%48%
g64,570
48%45%
Nc64,013
47%45%
b62,218
51%42%
a6760
51%42%
g5156
40%54%
f599
61%32%
a564
61%31%
f646
56%37%
h545
58%38%
h641
30%63%
b526
65%31%
Nh622
46%45%
Na610
60%
348,108 games between players rated 1400 and over progressed beyond this position.