It looks logical but white has to give up the two bishops.
How is this move not seen in the QID?
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"Visually, White is just dominating the center, d6 and 0-0 just seem so timid. "
Optical illusion. Black has the two bishops, the Bf1 is a terrible piece, and with one minor piece exchanged the space disadvantage is far less felt. Black will prepare c5 or e5 eventually while White has no clear plan, opening the position will favour the bishops. This is very comfortable for Black.
justbefair wrote:
It looks logical but white has to give up the two bishops.
I'm the double pawns that would result after are a weakness for my opponent I am not going to complain about
Nerwal wrote:
"Visually, White is just dominating the center, d6 and 0-0 just seem so timid. "
Optical illusion. Black has the two bishops, the Bf1 is a terrible piece, and with one minor piece exchanged the space disadvantage is far less felt. Black will prepare c5 or e5 eventually while White has no clear plan, opening the position will favour the bishops. This is very comfortable for Black.
Thank you! That makes total sense. I guess I misevaluated the position after e4.
I recently played a game in the QID. And I came across this position.