Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...Nf6/2. e5/2...Nd5/3. c4

= Alekhine's Defence: Lasker Attack = In this variation, White will usually go on with 4. c5. He loses the control of the d5 square, but gains space and tries to close Black game.

For now, Black must play /3...Nb6/ or /3...Nf4/.

Theory table
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'1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.c4'