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Why is the e4 e5 opening so common?

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Brownie2009
Mar 17, 2018
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#1
Can anyone tell me why the e4 e5 opening so common?💭
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chodge4
Mar 17, 2018
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#2
Only pawn that allows to pieces to be developed to their fullest potential. D4 d5 only allows queen to move forward a couple squares as opposed to a full diagonal.
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chodge4
Mar 17, 2018
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#3
Two pieces to be moved*
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flyon20
Mar 12, 2023
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#4
e4 e5 allows the four move checkmate
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flyon20
Mar 12, 2023
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#5
My second favourite opening after the queens gambit