This game features a simple and powerful attack against the IQP player.

The key attacker is Nf5, which can’t be kicked due to doubled pawns after Bxf6.

What is dangerous about this attack is that the knight can easily get to f5 from the blockading square of d4.

 

Questions

Can you spot the danger in the position

Show Solution
Next Review: n/a days

How can white secure his best attacking piece

Show Solution
Next Review: n/a days

Trading on e2 or d4 achieve opposite results. Which is better?

Show Solution
Next Review: n/a days

What is a typical way for white to continue development

Show Solution
Next Review: n/a days
4193
Lesson
IQP Bb2 & Nf5 attack
Report an error