If engines have some Book of debutes then they may choose a move only because it was played and have some winning history... Anyway, what engines say about Qd6? What evaluation?
It's not even in Komodo's Top 8 moves. After Qd6 it proposes 7.Nf3 +1.80.
However, it thinks it's quite playable before it reaches 18 ply, which means it's a good move for us humans.
You are human?? :)
We seem to have a move, e6.
Agreed.
So e6 then?
I think we've found consensus.
We seem to have a move, e6.
Agreed.
So e6 then?
I think we've found consensus.
Here we go.
Tough choice here. Nf3 gives back the pawn, but allows quick castling and probably a strong attack, but I wouldn't take the chance against the silicium beasts. So the real question is whether I want Qe2 Qe7 to be played before fxe6. I hope the endgame after the queen trade in winning enough, and I play Qe2.
Okay, I'm running Deep Rybka 4 SSE42 X64 first this time, as it is unrepresented here and usually takes significantly longer to mull over a position.
If necessary, I'll run Stockfish later.
Quick analysis without engine. Qe7 or Bd6.
I would be quite surprised if there is anything else than ...Qe7 here.
Qe7? I don't think this will be a choise here... Bd6 or Qd6 are more preferable. With Bd6 we may castle next move. We may regain pawn with next two moves.... I can't see any threats, white are not developed enough. Qd6 also good move - no pin with Bg5 after that. Be7 and Nc6 also possible.
Yeah me! :)
A suggestion to Team Fred. Teach your engine the position. Play some different equal moves a few plys ahead.
I had an opponent play this against me in a casual game. After nf6, I played not the immediate d4, but Be2 first, softening up the already weakened black kingside. He replied h5, and then I played d4. The game lasted about 20 moves and was an easy crush. I've just checked my Hiarcs engine, and it thinks Be2 is good, also.
I'd add that I checked my play after the game and I found it quite accurate. I'm a strong postal player, capable of analysing 30 ply, which most engines cannot do.
I had an opponent play this against me in a casual game.
Rather different to playing against a plethora of the latest engines, some running on extreme hardware.
On a side note you might find of interest, the 365 opening game "big" database has only two games after 5. c3.
5...Nc6 (2000s players) and 5...cxd4 (ratings not shown) - Black lost both those games.
Yes, a valuable resource that I have bookmarked.
I must say that the "Big" database contains some dodgy stuff, but that's quite useful for ruling out certain moves.
For those that don't have it:
The registration is simple, the service free (up to a generous point), and you don't ever (in my experience) get pestered to upgrade.
Since we can use everything, chessbase.com has even larger database if I'm not mistaken.
If engines have some Book of debutes then they may choose a move only because it was played and have some winning history... Anyway, what engines say about Qd6? What evaluation?