Initial Position

After 1.d4 f5, White plays 2.h3, the Korchnoi Attack, preparing to support a future g4 advance and create kingside pressure. This unorthodox approach, named after Viktor Korchnoi, aims to challenge Black's f5 pawn indirectly and create attacking chances. White seeks to gain space on the kingside and prepare for aggressive play.

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