Originally posted by egsmithhow is black possibly going to do all that in light of Qh5+ ? This is basically damiano's defense without sacing the knight...
For black this game is about closing the center and owning the f-file. White would like to clear the center of all pawns and own tactics with the bishops.
Originally posted by paultopiaYes. The game I linked to demonstrated Qh5+. The only defense I know of is crossed fingers. It usually doesn't work. Of course I usually don't play f6 either.
how is black possibly going to do all that in light of Qh5+ ? This is basically damiano's defense without sacing the knight...