KGD - Norwalde variation
1. e4 e5 2. f4 Qf6
1. e4 e5 2. f4 Qf6
The KGD – Norwalde Variation arises after 1.e4 e5 2.f4 Qf6. ECO code: C30.
Black develops the queen to f6, defending e5 and preventing fxe5. While functional, the early queen move is generally considered inferior as it blocks the g8-knight's development to f6 and the queen may become a target.