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Opening theory
1.f25

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1. ...eg8
1. ...e96?
1. ...f87?
1. ...c54?
1. ...c74?
1. ...bc4?

1. ...c64
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2.fe4
2.ge5

2.ed3
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Regular defense
A dubious alternative

Treep defense
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5.g56
5.fe4
5.ge4

5.e13
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With 7.h67
With 7.ih7


Treep Defense

5. e13- e54x
6. e23x- g98
7.h57

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White can strengthen his left wing somewhat by capturing 8.g4x6, but black can weaken the wing further and gain pace at the same time by moving ad5. There's no way white can prevent this exchange.