Are opening principles correct?

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MikeGL
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Re: Are opening principles correct?

Post by MikeGL »

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As pointed out by MikeB with his PV, it seems that Qf6 move of black is also very strong but, strangely, not considered as best in most Databases.
First, I think the aim of black is to stop any development of Bc1 and Qf6 does this with ease as it doesn't hamper the Bf8 development later with Bd6.
Second, Qf6 is very fast and requires white to probably defend his f3-N too.
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