An aggressive defense where Black immediately stakes a claim on the kingside with f5. Leads to unbalanced positions with attacking chances for Black.
Move Sequence
1. d4 f5 2. g3 Nf6 3. Bg2 e6 4. Nf3 Be7 5. O-O O-O 6. c4 d6 7. Nc3 Qe8
Famous Game
Alexander Alekhine vs. Fred Yates
London, 1922· 1-0
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