23 Jul '12 12:41>
Originally posted by hamworldI don't think your bias for Bd3 is irrational- at least no more than my bias against parting with my light squared bishop for a knight.
I'm not gonna post anything. Wait I just did. 😛
I never said 5. Bd3 is better than 5. Na3 The problem is, having to play Na3 in that position. Why should White have to defend so early? Hell, why should he play the Stonewall anyway? "I prefer 5. Nd3"
"5 Bd3 Nxd3 6 cxd3 gives White a worse position than after 5 Na3." Er, I could use an explanation here ...[text shortened]... e that doesn't help/hurt anyone with a 1400 level of tactical understanding.
In this particular case, the resulting doubled d-pawns control important central squares, and a future e3-e4 becomes a possibility.
In either case, I think black is dynamically equal, but there is still a game to play, and I can certainly see someone being comfortable with the white central pawn roller after your 5. Bd3 Nxd3 6. cxd3.
It's also a little humorous to me how a conversation and chain of thoughts which would progress in seconds at the club takes days on the internet!