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Capablanca · as Black

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They grab space in the center right away, aiming to build a strong pawn center.

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Challenge their center with c6 and d5, then take the e-pawn.
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They build a center with two pawns, then recapture with a knight.
Idea
Watch how the pawn trade leaves their knight in the center and your position solid.