Originally posted by Wulebgr What does Bb8 accomplish?
maybe nothing, i was thinking of a long range plan of doubling the rooks, but that might be too slow.
Got me here. If its not a sac, then look for a way to double on the open file
Originally posted by Grandmouster maybe nothing, i was thinking of a long range plan of doubling the rooks, but that might be too slow.
Got me here. If its not a sac, then look for a way to double on the open file
Originally posted by Wulebgr That's the given solution, but what if black does not grab the knight? For example, 1.Nb6 Bc5.
Nxa8
edit: drat, too slowagain...
edit 3: after Nxa8, 0-0 (what else?) white can play Rd8 to keep hold of the knight.
edit 4: although Be7 from black (rather than Bc5) cuts that out.