28 Nov 07
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Originally posted by DejectionHis advantage is that after 5. Bxd5 (to equalize material) Qxd5 black is the only one with a central pawn, so he immediately occupies and controls more of the center. Also his Q is strongly posted on the central d5 where it can not easily be chased away. And lastly, black now has the B pair on an open board.
After 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bc4 Nxe4 4. Nxe4 d5, I read that black has an advantage, but what is it? Does it apply to other similar positions?
White can also try instead 4. Bxf7+ Kxf7 but this isn't any better since black's K is in no danger in this particular position and the f7 pawn is worth less than the d pawn.