It heavily depends on Black's second and third moves, as the methods to deal with 2...Qxd5 are completely different than 2...Nf6. I'll go with the 2...Qxd5 3.Nc3 route, since you have that listed. Against 3...Qa5, I've had lots of success with 4.Bc4 followed by d3. The point is to leave the d4 square open for the knight while preventing overextension with your pawns, and you have options open such as Bd2, an eventual 0-0-0, and even a piece sacrifice on e6, though you have to know when to pull it off effectively. Against 3...Qd6, going with d4, Nf3, g3, Bg2, and 0-0 works well for me and scores very well in practice. Against 3...Qd8, going with d4, Nf3, Bc4, and 0-0 is a good choice. And if someone plays 3...Qe5+ or Qe6+, just follow with Be2 and develop normally.
Anyways to counter center counter?
It heavily depends on Black's second and third moves, as the methods to deal with 2...Qxd5 are completely different than 2...Nf6. I'll go with the 2...Qxd5 3.Nc3 route, since you have that listed. Against 3...Qa5, I've had lots of success with 4.Bc4 followed by d3. The point is to leave the d4 square open for the knight while preventing overextension with your pawns, and you have options open such as Bd2, an eventual 0-0-0, and even a piece sacrifice on e6, though you have to know when to pull it off effectively. Against 3...Qd6, going with d4, Nf3, g3, Bg2, and 0-0 works well for me and scores very well in practice. Against 3...Qd8, going with d4, Nf3, Bc4, and 0-0 is a good choice. And if someone plays 3...Qe5+ or Qe6+, just follow with Be2 and develop normally.
Looks good! I'm gonna try it.
2. exd5 is falling into black's plans no matter what their 3rd move is. I usually sidestep the Center-Counter with 2. Nc3. It may not be the best, but I would rather "take them out of their book" and rely on who has the better technique than following along the lines of their preparation.
Try the Tennison Gambit.
What's that?
I agree that it's better than Black's more common 5...c6. I still think White is perfectly fine, but he should play 6.Ne2 instead of the immediate f3. With Ne2, he develops another piece while readying kingside castling if necessary (which is fine with the Bc4 variation, even though I prefer queenside castling), while holding back on f2-f3 until the right moment, often after Black plays e6.
I SERIOUSLY HATE FACING CENTER COUNTER!
When I face center counter, the game always equal between both side because exchange pieces cannot be avoided.
Can someone told me what is the best way to counter Center Counter?