25 Oct '08 21:12>
I think it's time to play 9...Bd7.
Originally posted by EladarIf that was the only reason then surely the same would hold in this position correct?
[b]Do you know WHY the knight goes to the rim in the two knights defense or do you just follow the book?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it has to do with attacking one of those tall pawn thingies that can only move diagonally.😛
By the way, I think we have more than 75% of the first 20 votes for Bd7.[/b]
Originally posted by EladarI don't believe there is any immediate tactical threat by the bishop in the two knights defense and I think you will find that the bishop being allowed to stay on the a2-g8 diagonal will be a big thorn in Black's side in the sicilian which is why a lot of people prefer the najdorf so that they can safely play b5 and gain tempo.
Tomtom,
The difference is that this is a different board. The bishop in question isn't as big an immediate threat on this board compared to the two knights.
Originally posted by tomtom232This is a bit of a misunderstanding in my opinion. Statements like, "Now we're following the book straight in to a loss" and ".....which is why a lot of people play the Najdorf so they can safely play b5 and gain tempo." show that you know very little more than the person you're antagonizing.
I don't believe there is any immediate tactical threat by the bishop in the two knights defense and I think you will find that the bishop being allowed to stay on the a2-g8 diagonal will be a big thorn in Black's side in the sicilian which is why a lot of people prefer the najdorf so that they can safely play b5 and gain tempo.
Originally posted by !~TONY~!I didn't say that following the book is a loss I made a statement that was sarcastic and meant that against a player like pawn riot who definitely is better than the lot of us will probably beat us either way but following the book almost certainly guarantees it. Also, correct me if I'm wrong, the bishop goes to c4 in the sozin which makes my statement valid since the bishop on c4 is an integral part of the discussion!
This is a bit of a misunderstanding in my opinion. Statements like, "Now we're following the book straight in to a loss" and ".....which is why a lot of people play the Najdorf so they can safely play b5 and gain tempo." show that you know very little more than the person you're antagonizing.
1. 9...Bd7 is almost certainly the best move. Don't get salty know more than you about the Dragon. 9...Bd7 is best, and it deserves to be played.