Knights and Queens. A balanced strategy game.
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[KNIGHTS] White aims to keep the position as closed as possible to have maximum chances against the Queens. White should advance the D and E pawns to free up squares for the Knights. Keep your pawns on the H file. You should slowly advance your pawns without letting the Queens behind enemy lines. Always be weary of multiple Q sacrifices.
[QUEENS] As a general rule, Black aims to open the position and coordinate the Queens. There are two main ways to play this. A) Immediate Attack. B) Sit and Wait (IMMEDIATE ATTACK) This is an early rush towards the H file. Black should ensure all of their moves have purpose towards attacking the H file, or its defenders. Black should incorporate all 7 queens into the attack unless a defender is required. 7 Queens makes it possible to sacrifice 5 sometimes 6 queens and still deliver checkmate. (SIT AND WAIT STRATEGY) This one requires more patience but it involves having your Queens roam and prod about the board, waiting to strike like a bunch of ____ (your favorite pack animal)
Tips for Black Opening Goal: Develop all of your Queens with coordinated aspirations towards the Kingside.
Don’t close files, especially the H file.
You can Sacrifice 1 queen early on for two pawns and space, but doing this multiple times is often bad.
White will struggle developing his Knights rapidly. Early attacks are often possible, but they will almost always involve the H file (sometimes the G file too). Plan and organize your attacks/sacrifices. You do not have infinite Queens, every time you trade a Q for N you are getting closer to a less-than-favorable king and pawn endgame.
Tips for White
Opening Goal: Trade off a few center pawns and fill the holes with backup pawns. This also helps advance some of your Knights.
There’s usually no good reason to open the position.
Your king can experience back rank issues.
Try to squeeze space slowly with your pawns, every territorial advance is increasingly valuable. Your H file is susceptible to heavy siege. Closing the kingside is always a dream, followed by seizing the center with your backup pawns.
Recapture pawns towards The H file.
An early attack of the H file must often be met with the transfer of knights from the queenside to the E or F file.
You may employ a gambler’s strategy of queenside counterplay, but it is not recommended for players with high blood pressure.
A lot of players complained that black was more difficult to play, and this was probably true. 4 white pawns were removed. In the original position white immediately lost a pawn, here white won't so it will essentially be 3 less pawns for white, and a little more early breathing room for the queens. Let's see how it goes!