Originally posted by ketchuploverI think that after 9. ... Nxc5, white doesn't exchange the 'weaker' bishop, but enjoys the fact that the bishop on f8 is still undeveloped. White could play Qf2 immediately, and threaten to take on c5 next move (e.g. after b4 by black).
Diet coke why did you choose 9...Bxc5 over Nxc5? I would've played Nxc5. However I move rather fast. Just curious 🙂
Originally posted by Diet CokeThat's a defensive reasoning in a position where black has active queenside counterplay. The french is a combative defense, just as the Sicilian is, so it is better to play for initiative.
I just think it's severly reduces any kingside attack that white might think of making.
In the game his queen dominated mine.
Also, and now I am exaggerating w.r.t. the position, a bad endgame can be worse than having to withstand a kingside attack from your opponent. Queens off does not necessarily mean safety in the long run.
Originally posted by zebanoI don't see the big hole on f5. Unless h5 is played by black at some stage soon, white can play g4.
Gah, this just disappeared on me when I went back to look at the fen.
Material = even.
Space = advantage white as he controls the center, black has the q-side.
f5 is a big hole in whites pawn structure. No open files.
Development, small advantage to white.
e3 bishop is bad but active.
Plans.
White exchange his bad bishop off via dxc, Bxc, BxB, NxB ...[text shortened]... ut the fastest and most logical attempt is to play on the queensides utilizing his spatial plus.
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Originally posted by Mephisto2I don't think the endgame is bad for black.
That's a defensive reasoning in a position where black has active queenside counterplay. The french is a combative defense, just as the Sicilian is, so it is better to play for initiative.
Also, and now I am exaggerating w.r.t. the position, a bad endgame can be worse than having to withstand a kingside attack from your opponent. Queens off does not necessarily mean safety in the long run.
Also just because queens are off doesn't mean we are in the endgame.😉
Plus black still has f6 with the white king on the f-file.
Originally posted by Diet CokeI said I exaggerated to make a point. Now I see that you don't take the point. Good, best thing for you would be to try it out then.
I don't think the endgame is bad for black.
Also just because queens are off doesn't mean we are in the endgame.😉
Plus black still has f6 with the white king on the f-file.
This is not an endgame yet, no, but it has all the ingredients. What is the issue for white with an open f-file (which can be opened only after sufficient preparation anyway)? It does not activate the bishop. How would you do that?
Originally posted by Mephisto2I ignored it.
I said I exaggerated to make a point. Now I see that you don't take the point. Good, best thing for you would be to try it out then.
This is not an endgame yet, no, but it has all the ingredients. What is the issue for white with an open f-file (which can be opened only after sufficient preparation anyway)? It does not activate the bishop. How would you do that?
There is no such thing as a bad endgame, it is either won, drawn or lost. A bad endgame could mean "black has to work hard for the draw".
The bishop does not have to be activated if it is already performing a role.
Originally posted by Diet CokeYou are entitled to your opinion, fine. But don't do wordgames. If a bad endgame does not exist according to you, then it can't mean anything either. Just like a won, lost or drawn endgame wouldn't mean anything, only the total game when finished is won, lost or drawn. So, how does that help us? Not. Of course there are good and bad endgames. A bad bishop (the piece performing that role) compared to an active knight with lots of pawns can be a good example of a bad endgame.
I ignored it.
There is no such thing as a bad endgame, it is either won, drawn or lost. A bad endgame could mean "black has to work hard for the draw".
The bishop does not have to be activated if it is already performing a role.
Originally posted by Mephisto2Which will either be drawn or lost.😀
You are entitled to your opinion, fine. But don't do wordgames. If a bad endgame does not exist according to you, then it can't mean anything either. Just like a won, lost or drawn endgame wouldn't mean anything, only the total game when finished is won, lost or drawn. So, how does that help us? Not. Of course there are good and bad endgames. A bad bishop ...[text shortened]... role) compared to an active knight with lots of pawns can be a good example of a bad endgame.
Originally posted by Mephisto2You mean, like this... ??
You are entitled to your opinion, fine. But don't do wordgames. If a bad endgame does not exist according to you, then it can't mean anything either. Just like a won, lost or drawn endgame wouldn't mean anything, only the total game when finished is won, lost or drawn. So, how does that help us? Not. Of course there are good and bad endgames. A bad bishop ...[text shortened]... role) compared to an active knight with lots of pawns can be a good example of a bad endgame.