1. d4 Nf6: White opens with the queen’s pawn, aiming to control the center and free the light-squared bishop. Black responds by developing the knight to f6, attacking the d4 pawn and preparing to challenge in the center.
2. c4 c5: White advances the c-pawn to support the center and create space for the development of the light-squared bishop. Black counters immediately with c5, challenging White’s d4 pawn.
3. d5 e6: White pushes the d4 pawn to d5, gaining central space and limiting Black’s knight’s options. Black responds with e6, preparing to open lines for the dark-squared bishop and potentially break the center with exd5.
4. Nc3 exd5: White develops the knight to c3, defending the pawn on d5 and further controlling the center. Black captures the pawn on d5, beginning to challenge White’s central pawn structure.
5. cxd5 d6: White recaptures on d5 with the c-pawn, maintaining central control. Black plays d6, supporting the advancement of their backward pawn and opening lines for minor piece development.
6. e4 g6: White advances another pawn to the center, strengthening their control and preparing the development of the f1 bishop. Black responds with g6, planning to fianchetto their dark-squared bishop and control central squares along the long diagonal.
