[ECO code C21]
CENTRE GAME to PILLSBURY DEFENCE (Exch. Var.)
Black rarely rejects the centre-capture invitation, setting his Queen's Pawn to defend his KP and free his QB for development. Inferior although playable - Black seeks a Philidor Defence but faces potential exchanges that can lead him to forego castling. A position seen far more via the Pillsbury. B-Alt.
White Black Transp.White Black 1. P-K4 P-K4 (2. P-K4 P-Q3) 2. P-Q4 P-Q3 (1. P-Q4 P-K4)
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