Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Qh5
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN) rnbqkbnr/pppp1ppp/8/4p2Q/4P3/8/PPPP1PPP/RNB1KBNR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Parham Attack[edit]
2. Qh5[edit]
This move violates one of the main principles in chess by developing the queen too early. As the e5 pawn is under attack, Black normally defends it with 2...Nc6, though he may offer it as a gambit in order to obtain a lead in development with 2...Nf6!?
Note that this position allows one of the quickest possible mates for White if Black plays 2...Ke7 (3. Qxe5#).
Theory table[edit]
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.
1. e4 e5 2. Qh5
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ... Nc6 |
Bc4 g6 |
Qf3 Nf6 |
Ne2 Bg7 |
Nbc3 d6 |
= | |
| ... g6?? |
Qxe5+ Ne7 |
Qxh8 |
+- | |||
| ... Nf6!? |
Qxe5+ Be7 |
= | ||||
| ... Ke7?? |
Qxe5# N/A |
1-0 |
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References[edit]
- Nunn's Chess Openings. 1999. John Nunn (Editor), Graham Burgess, John Emms, Joe Gallagher. ISBN 1-8574-4221-0.
- Modern Chess Openings: MCO-14. 1999. Nick de Firmian, Walter Korn. ISBN 0-8129-3084-3.
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