Attacking f2 or f7

The f2 and f7 pawns are the weakest points in the starting position, because only the king defends them. Tactics on these squares include sacrifices that drag the king out, or pins along the a2-g8 and a7-g1 diagonals.

If the king is still uncastled, check whether a knight, bishop, or queen can land on f7 or f2 with check.

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