Chess Opening Theory/1. h4/1...a5
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Kádas Opening: Koola-Koola Variation
[edit | edit source]This opening is a little-known but strong response to 1.h4. After 2. h5 a4 3. h6 a3 4. hxg7 Bxg7 Black puts pressure on White's queenside.
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White's responses
[edit | edit source]White has many decent replies.
- 2.h5 this move is a mistake
- 2.a4 a strong move that blocks the advance of the a-pawn. after 2...h5 an equal position arises
- 2.g3 An interesting move, preparing the bishop's exit to g2.
Statistics
[edit | edit source]No statistics as 1. h4 a5 is rarely played.