Center Game: l'Hermet Variation
ECO C22 ยท Center Game
The Center Game: l'Hermet Variation (C22) is a chess opening in the Center Game family, played by White. It arises after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qe3 f5.
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qe3 f5
About this opening
The l'Hermet Variation (4.Qe3 f5) answers the Paulsen Attack with an aggressive ...f5 push, contesting the center and opening lines toward White's queen on e3. The idea is combative but weakens the black king and the a2-g8 diagonal. Both sides must play precisely in an unbalanced position. It is a sharp reply, for players who like to seize the initiative early.