| 1.f25 | - | c64 |
| 2.ge5 |
In the final position, white threatens 5.e45 and 6.f35, winning a man. Obvious moves to prevent this include eg8, ef7 or occupying e5. I missed this simple combination in the semi-mirror variant in game 4 of the match against Anneke, but got away with a draw.
| 1.f25 |
| 1. ...c64 | 1. ...eg8 | ...e96 | ...f87 | ...c54 | ...c74 | ...bc4 |
| 2.ed3 | 2.fe4 | 2.ge5 |
| Regular defence |
| 7.f45 | 7.hg6 |
| Treep defence |
| 5.g56 | 5.e13 | 5.fe4 | 5.ge4 |
| A dubious alternative |
| One way out | Another way out |