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find the best move (easy)
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King Goo
Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2007 5:08 pm Posts: 858 Rating: 2156 Rating Class: Expert (2000-2200) 
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 find the best move (easy)
I will not be posting a puzzle on a combination, but one on a basic endgame strategy in bishop endings. What is white's best move? Hidden Text Below - [Show it] - [Hide it Again] Last edited by gooeyjim on Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:49 pm, edited 1 time in total. |
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Founder  Joined: Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:17 pm Posts: 4712 Rating: 2073 USCF Rating Class: Expert (2000-2200)
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Good stuff! Excellent positional exercise.
_________________ FIDE 2118, USCF 2073. |
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| Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:43 pm |
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fluffy bunny  Joined: Sat Sep 08, 2007 2:22 am Posts: 546 Rating Class: Class A (1800-2000)
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How does white win?
I've played the position over several times against crafty and thus far no win has been found. if there is no win to be had, then the exercise if flawed, given that numerous moves will draw.... |
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| Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:11 pm |
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Founder Joined: Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:17 pm Posts: 4712 Rating: 2073 USCF Rating Class: Expert (2000-2200)
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Well that is true. I'm pretty sure the position is a draw. I was taking it more from the perspective that it highlights a very useful positional idea.
_________________ FIDE 2118, USCF 2073. |
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| Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:36 pm |
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fluffy bunny Joined: Sat Sep 08, 2007 2:22 am Posts: 546 Rating Class: Class A (1800-2000)
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I honestly think such positions (where the "best move" doesn't achieve anything) are mostly unhelpful.... it would have been FAR better had jim found a position where the principle applies AND THAT move wins/draws. whats worse, is that the analysis is wrong anyway... why should Bxd3 get a question mark? it draws although the pawn is of no threat why shouldn't white take it anyway? it draws why does h3 get an exclamation mark when it is no better than the obvoius alternatives? I'm sorry, maybe it is because I'm stupid, but, for me to understand a principles I need examples WHERE THE PRINCIPLE CAN BE SEEN WORKING |
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| Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:46 pm |
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