Originally posted by robbie carrobieBxa5 obviously.
gentle reader take a moment to ponder the position, evaluate. White to move, what
would you play?
Zhukova v Koneru
[fen]2bqr1k1/5rn1/n2p1bp1/pNpPpp1p/P1P1P3/5PP1/2QBBN1P/3R1RK1 w - - 0 1[/fen]
[pgn][Event "FIDE WCh Women World Cup"] [Site "Khanty-Mansiysk RUS"] [Date "2012.11.15"] [Round "2.2"] [White "Zhukova, Natalia"] [Black "Koneru, Hump 40.Rg8+ Ke7 41.R3g7+ Kd6 42.Rxa7 Be4+ 43.Rg2 1-0[/pgn]
P.S. I was right!
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17 Nov 12
Originally posted by RJHindsBut why would you play such a move? The exchange is bishop and knight for rook and two pawns. Genrally speaking this is considered equal. Looking at this OTB why would one choose this line over another? What are the other factors that one should consider in the position?
Bxa5 obviously.
P.S. I was right!
Bxa5 - I'm not even sure that is the best move. Sure it may be cute and worthy of analysis - but in general I like the two pieces instead of the Rook and two pawns...psychologically speaking of course :>😉
17 Nov 12
Originally posted by kbear1kCorrect! Psychology does play a part in my playing such a move. Perhaps psychology also played a part in this woman playing that move as well. The position is put up for one to find the move. In such a situation, I look for a tactical shot and I only see one and so I play it. Simple as that.
But why would you play such a move? The exchange is bishop and knight for rook and two pawns. Genrally speaking this is considered equal. Looking at this OTB why would one choose this line over another? What are the other factors that one should consider in the position?
Bxa5 - I'm not even sure that is the best move. Sure it may be cute and worthy of analy ...[text shortened]... like the two pieces instead of the Rook and two pawns...psychologically speaking of course :>😉
17 Nov 12
Originally posted by RJHindsoh plueeeeeze, spout this psychological jive talk elsewhere, you are a fan of Fischer, 'I
Correct! Psychology does play a part in my playing such a move. Perhaps psychology also played a part in this woman playing that move as well. The position is put up for one to find the move. In such a situation, I look for a tactical shot and I only see one and so I play it. Simple as that.
am not interested in psychology, i am interested in good moves'.
