1.f25

This opening has maximum pace and immediately gives a strong influence in the center (the equivalent opening move, 1.if5 won't be considered seperately). In the main lines, black's options, though equally solid, are very limited.

What to do

What not to do

1. ... - c64

1. ... - e96

1. ... - eg8

1. ... - f87

1. ... - c54

1. ... - c74

1. ... - bc4


[The Bushka Tutor]
[About Bushka] [Rules] [Basic tactics] [Strategy] [Problems] [Games]
1.f25
1. ...c64 1. ...eg8 ...e96 ...f87 ...c54 ...c74 ...bc4
2.ed3 2.fe4 2.ge5
Regular defence
7.f45 7.hg6
Treep defence
5.g56 5.e13 5.fe4 5.ge4
A dubious alternative
One way out Another way out