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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
de Firmian, Nick. Modern Chess Openings, 15th edition. New York, NY: Random House, 2008.
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