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Why not a5?

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28th August 2008, 10:52am
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by hmcgrier
Philadelphia, PA United States
Member Since: Mar 2008
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I was working on chess puzzles when I came across this one. With black to move it said the answer was 1...Kb8. I think 1...a5 is better because it neutralizes the pin and continues the threat against h1. Any ideals why 1...Kb8 is better?

14th September 2008, 06:27am
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by lotus_elise
olongapo Philippines
Member Since: Aug 2008
Member Points: 429

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