Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. f4/2...exf4/3. Nf3/3...Be7
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)
rnbqk1nr/ppppbppp/8/8/4Pp2/5N2/PPPP2PP/RNBQKB1R |
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Cunningham-Euwe Variation
While White's 3.Nf3 prevented the check on h4, Black's third move renews the threat. Here White is almost powerless to stop h4, as 4.g3?! fxg3 5.hxg3 Nf6 saddles White with a weak pawn on g3, and the semi-open h-file cannot be effectively used. He has two main continuations: 4.Bc4 and 4.Nc3. 4.Bc4 is the main line, clearing f1 for the White king to move to. 4.Nc3, however, is also good, with simple development.
Theory table
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.
1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Nf3 Be7
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bc4 Nf6 |
e5 Ng4 |
O-O Nc6 |
d4 d5 |
= | |
| Nc3 Bh4+ |
Ke2 d5 |
Nxd5 Nf6 |
Nxf6+ Qxf6 |
∞ |
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References
de Firmian, Nick. Modern Chess Openings, 15th edition. New York, NY: Random House, 2008.
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