Editing Sokolsky Opening (section)

==Details==
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|After 1.b4 e5 2. Bb2 Bxb4 3. Bxe5 (Exchange variation)
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The opening is largely based upon tactics on the {{chessgloss|queenside}} or the f6- and g7-squares. Black can respond in a variety of ways: For example, a common response is for Black to make a claim on the {{chessgloss|centre}}, which White's first move ignores, with 1...e5 (it is normal for White to ignore the attack on the b-pawn and play 2.Bb2, where 2...d6, 2...f6, and 2...Bxb4 are all playable), 1...d5 (possibly followed by 2.Bb2 Qd6, attacking b4 and supporting ...e7–e5),<ref>{{cite web |last=Martin |first=Andrew |year=2004 |title=How To Meet The Polish & Grob |publisher=www.jeremysilman.com |url=http://jeremysilman.com/chess_bits_pieces/041001_h_t_,mt_plsh_grb.html |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419182118/http://jeremysilman.com/chess_bits_pieces/041001_h_t_,mt_plsh_grb.html |archivedate=2012-04-19}}</ref> or 1...f5. Less ambitious moves like 1...Nf6, 1...c6 (called the Outflank Variation, preparing ...Qb6 or ...a5), and 1...e6 are also reasonable. Rarer attempts have been made with 1...a5 or 1...c5. Black's reply 1...e6 is usually followed by ...d5, ...Nf6 and an eventual ...c5. After 1...a5 White will most likely play 2.b5 and take advantage of Black's queenside weakness. Black's 1...c5 is much sharper and more aggressive and is normally used to avoid theory. After the capture Black will generally place pressure on the c5-square and will develop an attack against White's weak queenside structure at the cost of an inferior central position.