context: 1. b2b4 A logical initial move, opening the way for the queen and attacking the weakest point of the position. In the conventional chess initial position this point is f7, but in this position it's g7. The problem with this move is that it allows quick counterplay with …a7-a5. 1... b7b5 Black decides to copy White's first move, a generally valid strategy, but in this case it's not the best one. 2. f2f3 This move seems a bit timid, but it's necessary to prepare development and getting the pawn to f4 seems doubtful with a black queen on a8. The best move for White, however, is to open the queenside with 2... d7d6 This move is strange, as it doesn't help Black's position in any visible way. 3. a2a4 