A dubious alternative

1.f25 - c64
2.ed3 - f87
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In the outcome, black has serious tempo problems: he cannot move to f8 or g8 and d76 runs into a well known combination. This is a bit of a predicament, and I'm not advertising the final position. There are however two tactical ways out, one way and another way.

PS. Don't move 4. jg6 or you'll end up losing a man like this.

PPS. In the semi-mirror variant, white has a combination which refutes the idea altogether, so don't try it there!


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1.f25
1. ...c64 1. ...eg8 ...e96 ...f87 ...c54 ...c74 ...bc4
2.ed3 2.fe4 2.ge5
Regular defence
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A dubious alternative
One way out Another way out