(!wi]
1 P-K4
P-K4
2 Kt-KB3
Kt-QB3
3 B-Kt5 ...
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[!!wi)
Aggressive players have often tried to start an immediate attack by
3 ... P-B4
But White, who would be unwise to play 4 PxP allowing
4 ... P-K5, which starts immediate development.
4 Kt-B3 ...
and retains thereby an advantage. The continuation might be
4 ... Kt-B3
5 PxP ...
White must not be too fearful of attacks by Pawns unsupported by pieces. The advancing Pawns of the opponent are soon attacked by Pawns and thereby work to the advantage of the player who has the greater number of pieces developed.
5 ... P-K5
6 Kt-Kt5
Kt-Q5
7 P-Q3 ...
White will be able to keep the Pawn.