Attacking f7 / f2
The weakest square at the start: only the king defends it.
Example
At the start, f7 is guarded only by the king.
- 1. e4
- 1... e5
- 2. Bc4: The bishop aims at f7.
- 2... Nc6
- 3. Qh5: Now the queen joins in.
- 3... Nf6: Black misses the threat…
- 4. Qxf7#: Mate on f7.
Practice the attacking f7 / f2 free on ChessScout.net