C22

Center Game: Hall Variation

1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qc4

The Center Game: Hall 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. Qc4.

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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