[%c_effect c3;square;c3;type;Interesting;persistent;true] An interesting move. It seems exotic to capture with the pawn. After all what is the queen on c2 for $2 But the idea is now to play with e3-e4 and try to assert the strength of the center with the pair of bishops.
1. c2c4 After the unsuccessful result in an attempt to take the game to more exotic terrain in the second game, Ding chooses the English Open, one of his favorites. 1... g8f6  2. b1c3  2... e7e5  3. g1f3  3... b8c6  4. e2e3  4... f8b4  5. d1c2  5... b4c3 This is the move considered most accurate by theory.