King's Pawn Game · C20
Wayward Queen Attack
1. e4 e5 2. Qh5
Black's pawn on f7 is pinned against the king.
The first 3 moves, explained
- 1. e4 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling d5, and frees the bishop and queen.
- 1... e5 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling d4, and frees the bishop and queen.
- 2. Qh5 Develops with a pin: the pawn on f7 is stuck shielding the king. Theory calls this the Wayward Queen Attack.
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