Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. f4/2...exf4/3. Bc4/3...Qh4/4. Ke2
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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| Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Qh4 4. Ke2 | |
This move places the king in a bad place, but has the advantage of not blocking the h1-rook. in fact, now the h1-rook can be easily activated with a later Rf1. Black could kick the bishop away with 4.b5 (5.Bxb5? Qh5+ wins the bishop) or he can rip open the f file with 4.f5!? and try to take advantage of the poor and vulnerable placement of the white King. Not 5.exf5?? f3+! and Black wins the bishop as well.