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Bayonet g4 Push
1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Be3 Bg7 5.h3 O-O 6.g4
White launches kingside space gain immediately and aims for attacking momentum. Black usually reacts with central and queenside counterplay.
ECO Code
B08
Difficulty
Advanced
Style
Attacking/Sharp
Key Theme
Early kingside expansion
Practical Plans
White Plan
Qd2, 0-0-0, g5
White increases kingside pressure and tries to gain attacking tempi.
Black Plan
...c5, ...Nc6, ...Qa5
Black counters in the center and queenside before White's attack peaks.
Key Point
Race calculation
Precise move-order calculation is critical in opposite-side attacking positions.
Common Pitfalls
For White: Overpushing without king safety can backfire quickly.
For Black: Passive defense may allow White a direct mating attack.
Direct Bayonet Pressure
This line is practical for players who enjoy immediate attacking play.
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