Originally posted by SicilianNajdorfI vote 13. Rc1 with 14. d5 in mind.
CHESS has made his move . From now on I will post all info. in a systematic way.
Response : 12...a5
Previous Move : 12. Bb3
Time taken for CHESS's move : 20 minutes + 26 seconds.
Our Time Left : 21 hours + 10 minutes
Game History :
1. d4 d5
2. c4 Nc6
3. Nf3 Bg4
4. cxd5 Bxf3
5. dxc6 Bxc6
6. Nc3 Nf6
7. f3 e6
8. e4 Qd7
9. Be3 Rd8
10. ...[text shortened]... 0-0 b5
12. Bb3 a5
[fen]3rk2r/2pqbppp/2b1pn2/pp6/3PP3/1BN1BP2/PP4PP/R2Q1RK1 w k - 0 13[/fen]
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Originally posted by schakuhrRight, this is the point where I'd normally lose a game against a higher rated opponent [...it only gets worse from here actually 😞]. I like the move Rc1 because the c-file may well open up if Fritz plays b4 but I don't understand wanting to move d5 afterwards because it is so heavily defended, but that is why I am not very good at this game - please explain why d5 after Rc1 helps us?
I vote 13. Rc1 with 14. d5 in mind.
I also vote for Rc1 but only because it will take control of that file. I was tempted with a3 but not sure that is best right now.
Vote: Rc1 (2)
Originally posted by TheGambitBecause 13. Rc1 0-0 (say) 14. d5 exd5 15. exd5 Nxd5 16. Nxd5 Bxd5 17. Bxd5 Qxd5 18. Qxd5 Rxd5 19. Rxc7 wins a pawn, but isn't going to happen. Taking control of the c-file puts pressure on the backward c-pawn. After 13.Rc1 we can expect a4 or b4. 13. ... a4 is a particular nuisance as our bishop would have to go to c2. d5 is going to need some preparing.
I like the move Rc1 because the c-file may well open up if Fritz plays b4 but I don't understand wanting to move d5 afterwards because it is so heavily defended, but that is why I am not very good at this game - please explain why d5 after Rc1 helps us?
I vote for 13. Rc1 (3)
Originally posted by DeepThoughthmm, it wins a pawn back (black wins one in the exchange), I think, with a somewhat better position for black, but we should be able to draw that endgame easily.
Because 13. Rc1 0-0 (say) 14. d5 exd5 15. exd5 Nxd5 16. Nxd5 Bxd5 17. Bxd5 Qxd5 18. Qxd5 Rxd5 19. Rxc7 wins a pawn, but isn't going to happen.
Originally posted by skimsIf we play e5, the knight simply comes to d5 and is in a better position than it is currently.
I think we should start driving back some of CHESS's pieces while at the same time gaining more space.
Therefore, I vote for 13.e5 (1)
this chases the knight away and gains space in the centre.
What do you think?
CHESS has made his move .
Response : 13...a4
Previous Move : 13. Rc1
Time taken for CHESS's move : 13 minutes + 45 seconds.
Our Time Left : 22 hours + 20 minutes
Game History :
1. d4 d5
2. c4 Nc6
3. Nf3 Bg4
4. cxd5 Bxf3
5. dxc6 Bxc6
6. Nc3 Nf6
7. f3 e6
8. e4 Qd7
9. Be3 Rd8
10. ...[text shortened]... 0-0 b5
12. Bb3 a5
13. Rc1 a4