Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bc4/3...Nf6/4. d4/4...exd4/5. e5

= Two Knights Defence - Modern Variation =

5. e5
This is the modern variation. White advances the e-pawn in an attempt to gain central control.

Theory table
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 * 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4.d4 exd4