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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.e13
5.fe4
5.ge4


Treep Defense with 5.g56
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5. ...   - d76?
6.gf6!
5. ...   - d76?
6.fe4!
5. ...   - d86?
6.gf6!
5. ...   - d86?
6.fe4!

5.g56 leaves a very practical hole on g5, preventing any pulling combination over the g-line or the 5-line. It also prevents black from occupying g8 or f8. This forces black to seek his fortune on the other wing where c4, d5 and d6 seem available. But d6 isn't as can be seen above.

In game 3 of our match, Anneke postponed the move, but suffered even greater disaster when it finally came.