ECO code: A06
Opening Name: Reti: 1...d5 2.e3 c5 3.c4 dxc4
This opening arises from the Reti, where White aims for a hypermodern control of the center rather than immediate occupation. After 1. Nf3 d5 2. e3, White prepares to challenge Black’s pawn center with c4.
Characteristic of the Move 3...dxc4: Black captures the pawn on c4, opting to accept the pawn sacrifice and gain a temporary material advantage. This is a common theme in many hypermodern openings where Black tries to hold onto the extra pawn while White seeks rapid development and central control.
Attacking or Defensive: For White, this line is generally attacking in nature as White will quickly try to regain the pawn on c4 and establish pressure on Black’s center and queenside. Black's capture on c4 is somewhat defensive in the sense of consolidating material but also creates dynamic chances for counterplay.
Center Control: This opening does attack the center indirectly. White refrains from immediate pawn advances in the center but challenges Black’s center with c4 and piece pressure. Black’s pawn capture on c4 temporarily relinquishes central tension but aims to maintain influence through pawns on d5 and c5.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.