04 Nov 05
In this strange win, my opponent basically lost the game when he refused to open up his kingside by recapturing my knight. I am confused as to why this is. Is it that important?
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04 Nov 05
Originally posted by Wildfireopening the g pawn basically leads to a constant threat coz the king remains unprotected. But surely, in the context of this game it was very sill not to have used it. Moving the king to h8 meant game was over.
In this strange win, my opponent basically lost the game when he refused to open up his kingside by recapturing my knight. I am confused as to why this is. Is it that important?
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04 Nov 05
Originally posted by WildfireCertainly not more important than losing quickly.
In this strange win, my opponent basically lost the game when he refused to open up his kingside by recapturing my knight. I am confused as to why this is. Is it that important?
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04 Nov 05
Originally posted by WildfireHe would have a draw if he recaptured with gxf6.
In this strange win, my opponent basically lost the game when he refused to open up his kingside by recapturing my knight. I am confused as to why this is. Is it that important?
Game 1460153
05 Nov 05
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Originally posted by schakuhrNo, I believe that if he had recaptured my knight, I would begin to lose thereafter because of the two threats he would have then had against my bishops. The best I could have hoped for would still see me two pawns down.
He would have a draw if he recaptured with gxf6.
05 Nov 05
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Originally posted by WildfireYou'd have: 11. Bh6.
No, I believe that if he had recaptured my knight, I would begin to lose thereafter because of the two threats he would have than had against my bishops. The best I could have hoped for would still see me two pawns down.
Then, if 11...cxb5:
12. Qf3 Kh8
13. Bxf8 Qxf8
14. Qxf6+
And you'd be slightly UP on material.
05 Nov 05
Originally posted by WildfireUnfortunately you had a clueless opponent that made the game silly, Nobody plays chess like that, maybe in kindergarten they do.
In this strange win, my opponent basically lost the game when he refused to open up his kingside by recapturing my knight. I am confused as to why this is. Is it that important?
Game 1460153
But for your question, it is very important to mess up the pawn structure but I don't see a way how you could have taken any advantage immediately in that position😕
06 Nov 05
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Originally posted by BowmannI missed Qf3! there and that's why I thought it would lead to an equal game without really taking any advantage of the opened king. But even speedy Qf3 doesnt do that much. Very slight material advantage which is not easy to win with correct play. But it's the best way to continue the game for sure.
You'd have: 11. Bh6.
Then, if 11...cxb5:
12. Qf3 Kh8
13. Bxf8 Qxf8
14. Qxf6+
And you'd be slightly UP on material.
Sorry for that. And I must admit I really didn't care about the position that much.
06 Nov 05
Originally posted by n3xeniYes, that was my point. Bowmann thinks too materialistic. He is doomed to be a Class B player forever. All they do is give lines. I like your comments better. I agree the position is equal.
''I missed Qf3! there and that's why I thought it would lead to an equal game without really taking any advantage of the opened king''
you didnt miss any move. Qf3 is not a very good move. White has two rooks with no open file. I would prefer black.
06 Nov 05
Originally posted by BowmannNo, my rating is way better than you. Just wait.
And we have similar ratings 😲
I started to think that black can generate some threats against white king since the g file is opened. The bishop pair can be used if white opens ip th elines in fron of the king. If queens are on the board, anything can happen after the variation you gave.
Maybe white will do ok if he opens up the f file. I dont know. I can't give lines like computers but computers can't see the board like me.
And missing a move like Qf3 to win a lowly pawn doesnt make me worse player than you. Maybe it makes me more of a positioanal and patient player unlike you.
Everybody plays different chess, maybe you would like to play me if you are any good 😵
Are you any good?