Bishop vs Knight

Bobla45

Only Chess

07 Mar 03 01:01

Bobla45

Joined: 20 Oct 02
Moves: 610667

07 Mar 03 01:01

Just finished a game with bishopford (#173314) that I think is most instructional. Bishop vs, knight with pawns on both sides of the board usuallycalls for the side with the knight to close the position, thus limiting the range of the bishop while letting the knight jump over the position at the proper moment. If anyone looks at this game and has any comments I would appreciate any constructive comments. It also ends with an example of zugzwang.I feel its a good example of a few basic chess principals

dfm65

The Godfather

Joined: 29 Jan 02
Moves: 52216

07 Mar 03 01:42

Robert, could you pls explain the idea of 'zugzwang'? David

Bobla45

Joined: 20 Oct 02
Moves: 610667

07 Mar 03 01:45

Originally posted by dfm65
Robert, could you pls explain the idea of 'zugzwang'? David

Zugzwang, as best as I can describe it is when it is your move, but you would be better off if it was not your move. It is when any move you make will only hurt your game. I will go back to the game I described and come back here and tell you exactly when zugzwang takes place so you can check it out for yourself if you like

Bobla45

Joined: 20 Oct 02
Moves: 610667

07 Mar 03 01:49

It is whites 41st move. Any move white makes hurts his position. If you are new here and dont know how to find the game click on public games, then type in bishopford under player 1, and Bobla45 under player 2. Hit search. Hitgame # 173314

lionel

Ray

Red Hot Rebels Clan

Joined: 27 Nov 02
Moves: 19743

07 Mar 03 12:55

That is what I meant Bob when I said his pawns are in better position. It would have been better for him to move first.

Toe

Joined: 10 Feb 03
Moves: 12969

12 Mar 03 13:10

First up: I ain't that good. But looking at the game history, looks like move 30 was critical. White could have left his king defending the left flank and moved his pawns forward on the right. That way he keeps the Black knight tied down. There then comes a time the Black knight needs to stop two White pawns heading to pawn heaven, and he just doesn't have the time. Funnily enough, it can often end up with Black having to make the nasty move. I've played it out a few times from move 30 onwards and White often wins. Shows up my lack of skill that I don't get a constant result, but there you go...