Unusual Chess Variation - Classical Qf6-Defence versus Ruy Lopez
The chess variation Qf6-Defence is part of the Classical or Cordel Variation. It is very seldom played among grandmasters. The reason is probably a general dislike to bring the Queen out early in the game.
I tested this variation and like it very much. I find that if White trys to win by force he often runs into a bad position himself and loses.
I tell you a secret. This move is an idea of the Fritz chess program so Qf6 can't be a bad move. I played a lot of games in the internet with this opening but couldn't find a refutation. There is one uncomfortable variation, but when you know how to handle it you should be right.( Study the piece sacrifice in Game 2 move number 9 )
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| basic position with c3 |
basic position with Nc3 |
Play Bb6, if the bishop is attacked by Be3 and keep the position closed until you have castled.
Watch out for Bg5, attacking your queen and play h6 to stop that, but only if you have to!
Avoid playing a6 if you are not forced. You need this pawn to protect your Bishop, which goes to b6 very often.
Don't trade off your c5-bishop for the white e3-bishop as this will result in a change in the pawn structure. The f-pawn will recapture and move to e3. This will stop your knight from going to the important square f4!
Don't play d6 before you have castled or you might lose a piece after the white pawn moves d4 and d5. Castle first then play d6 if you can and complete development.
Play your knight to g6 and then to f4. This will start a dangerous attack against the white kingside. Study the following games and the typical attacking procedures and memorize them!
Classical-Defence ( Qf6 Variation ) - Games
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