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There are two basic approaches for White to obtain the advantage in the opening. He can open 1.e4 and aim for rapid development, or he can play d4 and c4 in the first few moves (the "Queen's Gambit") and play for space.
Larry Kaufman, The Chess Advantage In Black And White

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