Annotated by chessknave (1560): Takes control of the center, c5 and e5, from the center. Opens a bishop line. Signals intent to play a positional game. The pawn is protected. Black plays a covert response which can translate into many openings. Controls d5 and e4. The knight is protected. A flank aproach to controlling the center, b5 and d5 squares. Unprotected piece that has only e7-e5 to contend with for an attacking move.… |