I think I figured out why the pawns move so quickly in the opening. It is the promotion rule. Now one can promote even at rank 7 (out of 10). So pawn pushes are more tempting. I do not know if it is the correct strategy. I'll play the opening myself, to see what is going on!
I think I figured out why the pawns move so quickly in the opening. It is the promotion rule. Now one can promote even at rank 7 (out of 10). So pawn pushes are more tempting. I do not know if it is the correct strategy. I'll play the opening myself, to see what is going on!