2.Be2 Preparing a similar plan with Nc5-d3-e5.
If instead 2.Ne3 , interfering with the enemy manoeuvre, then Black could adjust his plans by 2...b6!? preparing ...c7-c5.
If instead 2.Ne3 , interfering with the enemy manoeuvre, then Black could adjust his plans by 2...b6!? preparing ...c7-c5.
Now that the white king is approaching the centre, Black amplifies his attack with a definite initiative.
Redirecting the knight to the blockading square d3, and clearing the long diagonal for the bishop.