1. e2e4  1... e7e6 The starting position reveals a relative queenside weakness. Especially vulnerable is the a7-pawn and an important detail is that neither of the sides can defend it even after it castles long. 2. f2f4  2... d7d5  3. h1g3  3... a8b6  4. a1b3  4... d5e4 Nakamura wants to win a tempo to develop his light-squared bishop, while fighting for the center. The only drawback of the move is that it pushes the white knight where it wants to be. 5. g3e4  5... f7f5  6. e4c3  6... g7g5 The continuation of the strategy. 7. f4g5  7... e8h5  8. f1e2 Automatic reply by Fedoseev. 8... h5e2 