C22

Center Game: Charousek Variation

1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qe3 Bb4+ 5. c3 Be7

The Center Game: Charousek Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C22. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qe3 Bb4+ 5. c3 Be7.

It belongs to the Center Game family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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