Avoid Trap Lesson
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rellimcire
May 5, 2017
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#1
I just did the Avoid Trap lesson. I tried Qd1. It continues to protect d3 and shields Q from attack. I don't like that it blocks rook comms. The lesson likes Qe2 to make it more active and double open file. I see that but also saw black Re8 forces Q to move again and lose active and double. I went to analysis and computer picks my Qd1. Can anyone explain why Qe2 is better?
May 5, 2017
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#3
May 5, 2017
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#4
i think when they created this they created this for people your level not for stockfish. Qc1 or Qd1 win for white in 15 moves or something after a very specific continuation. probably wins for white if the opponent isn't an engine.
Qe2 and then Qf1 allows rooks to be connected.
May 5, 2017
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#6
Compare the number of squares influenced. Not only by the queen, but by the two rooks.
Qd1 diminishes both rooks, and the queen has only 3 squares it can move to from there.