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Why take on c4?
The real point of accepting.
After 2...dxc4, what is Black's real plan with the extra pawn?
A
Develop freely and play a timely ...c5, giving the pawn back if needed.
B
Trade queens at once to defuse the position.
C
Cling to the extra pawn on c4 at all costs.