Pushing the H-Pawn in the Opening – A Trend You Need to Know

The idea of pushing the h-pawn early in the opening is becoming more and more popular. Normally, pushing h4 as White (or h5 as Black) in the opening might not sound attractive as the h-pawn very often protects the king when castling short.

However, there are some potential advantages like activating the rook, either with a hook, or with a rook lift.

=> ▶️ Pushing the H-Pawn in the Opening

I’ve done all the hard work of breaking down this interesting idea for you, covering both instructive examples and counterexamples.

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This is an idea that can surprise your opponents and give you a strategic edge. Try it in your games after watching the video!