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tarikhk

Another miniature in the Ulvestadt in a romantic style.

 



AE1659

e4 e5 nf3 nc6 bc4 nf6 ng5 d5 exd after this move d5, i like na5 . never play b5 . what is better ?

tarikhk

Depends on your style of play. With b5, with a little knowledge of the lines, white can find himself in a lot of trouble very easily and black finds active piece play, initiative and easy to pursue plans and attacks. However, if white knows what to play and can consolidate, black can have a hard time proving the extra pawn has enough compensation.

Na5 is the mainline is more sound.

If you like attacking chess, b5 can create some beautiful checkmates. If you like sharp, active yet still somewhat positional chess, Na5 is the move for you.