The Power of the Wind

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29th July 2008, 06:43pm
#1
by Dutch_Defense
Cleveland, Ohio United States
Member Since: Nov 2007
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29th July 2008, 06:45pm
#2
by GotGoose
Indiana United States
Member Since: Aug 2007
Member Points: 330

Why not 6. bxc3?  More pawns in the center usually is good.  Plus, you can still castle.

29th July 2008, 07:15pm
#3
by Dutch_Defense
Cleveland, Ohio United States
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Member Points: 429

With the c3 pawn covering b4 and d4, the king is pretty safe in the opening without having to castle. Take a look at this line of the KID:

 

30th July 2008, 09:29am
#4
by GotGoose
Indiana United States
Member Since: Aug 2007
Member Points: 330

Yes, but in the KID variation black has no choice as to whether he gets to castle.  In that variation, c6 is played to cover key squares and protect the king.

However, in your game, taking with the b pawn still covers both squares and supports the d4 push.  Again, you will still be able to castle.

30th July 2008, 11:23am
#5
by Dutch_Defense
Cleveland, Ohio United States
Member Since: Nov 2007
Member Points: 429

I'm just saying, I like the idea.

 

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