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In the exchange variation of Ruy Lopez, why doesn't black capture using the B-pawn? As per good strategy shouldn't we capture towards the center of the board?

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I just learn that in the Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation, most players take with the d pawn instead of the b pawn. Why? I always though that b captures was better.

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