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An Anti-French Defense Query

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batgirl

I won the following game as White. It was a 4/2 blitz game, to be sure, but not too blunderous.  Anyway, the computer analysis gave me kudos, i.e. only 1 inaccuracy.  I don't fawn over computer analysis, however and I'm curious if humans think I prosecuted this game correctly, or at least rationally (meaning, I didn't just win because of my opponent's mistakes but because I managed to obtain a better game or position) or if I should have found a better plan.

 



trysts

If not me doesn't take the bishop with the king, then wouldn't it be an even game?

batgirl

Pretty much... that was his mistake. But, say up to that point, are there better ideas for White, or is this as good as it gets?

trysts

You know, as I keep looking at it, I think black could give you the rook for the bishop and two pawns? starting at move 25...Kf8  26. Qh8ch Kf7  27.QxR Qxd4, then you have to move the a1rook, and then black takes the c4pawn. I think?

batgirl

Yeah, but after 28. Rc1, the Black B is en prise and if 28 ...BxP, then White plays Qxc6 or if Black threaten the R with 28...Qd2, then 29. Rhc3... and both the B and c6 are still en prise. ?

trysts

Oh that's cool! I didn't see after 28...Qd2, the move 29.Rhc3. Good move:)

batgirl

Well, we agree that KxB was bad for Black.   I really don't like playing against the French. I usually get into uncomfortable postitions.

trysts
batgirl wrote:

Well, we agree that KxB was bad for Black.   I really don't like playing against the French. I usually get into uncomfortable postitions.

Same here. If they're good at the French defence then they'll win me.

trysts

I guess I shouldn't say that too loud, huh?Laughing

batgirl

I won't tell a soul.

trysts

ThanksWink

TheOldReb

You gals will only get the french from me !  Wink

Robert_New_Alekhine

And me!

batgirl

Bon chance.