The move Qd6 had such a cramping effect on black's position that I considered it to completely worth the b2 pawn and went for it. But I missed a quite simple tactic.
Originally posted by @laskerian The move Qd6 had such a cramping effect on black's position that I considered it to completely worth the b2 pawn and went for it. But I missed a quite simple tactic.
[fen]2br1rk1/3pnppp/2n1pq2/1BN5/4P3/4B3/PP1Q1PPP/R2R2K1 w - - 1 18[/fen]
Yes it is, well done! Now another question (Actually asking your opinion): Reveal Hidden Content
After (1- Bxc6 Nxc6 2-Bg5), black could play Qe5 and go after my knight instead of my bishop. Then, after saving my bishop, black could play d5 and free his position and get some counter-play. Although I admit I didn't see this line, but If I had seen it, I might still have played Qed6 to keep black at bay. What would you have done?
Originally posted by @laskerian Yes it is, well done! Now another question (Actually asking your opinion): [hidden] After (1- Bxc6 Nxc6 2-Bg5), black could play Qe5 and go after my knight instead of my bishop. Then, after saving my bishop, black could play d5 and free his position and get some counter-play. Although I admit I didn't see this line, but If I had seen it, I might still have played Qed6 to keep black at bay. What would you have done? [/hidden]
On my phone so not sure, but after Qe5 don't you have Nd3 with tempo hitting the Queen, she moves elsewhere then u can play BxR?
Originally posted by @64squaresofpain On my phone so not sure, but after Qe5 don't you have Nd3 with tempo hitting the Queen, she moves elsewhere then u can play BxR?
I think I would lose my rather important e4 pawn for nothing then. It also blocks my queen.
Originally posted by @laskerian I think I would lose my rather important e4 pawn for nothing then. It also blocks my queen.
I see, well it's still an exchange win, you play BxR, he plays QxN
then immediately you play Bc7 looking to land a Bishop fork on d6.
Your Rooks are also much more mobile, so should be comfortable enough to play for win.
EDIT: And I'd say those connected passed pawns on the Queenside are much more significant than e4
Originally posted by @64squaresofpain I see, well it's still an exchange win, you play BxR, he plays QxN
then immediately you play Bc7 looking to land a Bishop fork on d6.
Your Rooks are also much more mobile, so should be comfortable enough to play for win.
EDIT: And I'd say those connected passed pawns on the Queenside are much more significant than e4
Yes, they are all good points. Thank you very much!
09 Aug '17 19:13
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Missed shots!
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