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Main defence: central counterattack
Black declines the gambit with the correct central strike 3...d5
Train full lineThe plan
This is Black's critical response. White accepts doubled c-pawns in exchange for central control, space, and initiative.
- Qf3 attacks e4 and f7
- Build the centre with d4
- Develop Bd3 and Ne2 before attacking
Watch out
- Do not expect a quick win against 3...d5
- The doubled pawns are acceptable because they support d4