@chamo2074
In your first diagram, both 8.Bd3 and 8.dxc5 are stronger than 8.Na3.
Second diagram would never happen on my board. 6.a3 against 5...Qb6, 6.Be2! against 5...Bd7.
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Dec 12, 2020
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#143
Tal variation is only good against 1600s who don’t know that h5 totally refutes it
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@chamo2074
In your first diagram, both 8.Bd3 and 8.dxc5 are stronger than 8.Na3.
Second diagram would never happen on my board. 6.a3 against 5...Qb6, 6.Be2! against 5...Bd7.
8.Bd3 just looks horrendous
Dec 12, 2020
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#146
chamo2074 wrote:
8.Bd3 just looks horrendous
With no pawn trade, it works. This is why most take on d4 first, but then c3 is available to the Knight.
After 8.Bd3 cxd4 9.Bxf5! exf5 10.Nxd4, White is better.
Dec 12, 2020
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#147
And the problem for Black in the dxc5/Bxc5 lines is after a subsequent b4, White will dominate the light squares (c5, d4, e5) and the blockade will basically be slammed shut. Yes, there is still f6, but it isn't about occupying the dark squares with pawns. Minor pieces can do the job too!
that would be our mutual benefit
I could actually have a chance to convert my winning position
Dec 12, 2020
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#153
rychessmaster1 wrote:
Can I please play thriller?
ok i will let that happen because that will be fun to watch
yes!
When do the games begin
I'm assuming everyone has to play 1. e4 as white, Team French has to play 1. ..e6 in response, and Team Caro-Kann has to play 1. ..c6 in response. Does Team French have the further requirement to play 2. ..d5 in response to 2. d4?
Hope so
Dec 12, 2020
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#160
Dsmith42 wrote:
I'm assuming everyone has to play 1. e4 as white, Team French has to play 1. ..e6 in response, and Team Caro-Kann has to play 1. ..c6 in response. Does Team French have the further requirement to play 2. ..d5 in response to 2. d4?
No. they do not.
You can play whatever you want as long as if you're white you play 1. e4 and if you're black you respond with the Caro or French according to your team.
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