its not really that dubious. Its a queer move for sure...and no black isn't really going to be able to keep his pawn in a high level game...but you cant really punish black for this if he knows what he is doing.
Dubious move in the QGA: how did you react to this move?
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May 14, 2018
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#23
Interesting discussion, I should not forget once to enter some of these lines in my repertoire, as this odd bishop move is often played by weak players, sometimes even by strong players.
May 14, 2018
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#24
Be6 has been known for a very long time, but it was only in the computer age that it has gained any serious respect. In the 20th Century, it was considered positionally bad and White should be able go gain a big edge with normal gambit play. But computers have shown how difficult it is to play against.
Right now, fish and really strong players use Be6, but few players in between do.
May 15, 2018
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#25
SmyslovFan wrote:
Be6 has been known for a very long time, but it was only in the computer age that it has gained any serious respect. In the 20th Century, it was considered positionally bad and White should be able go gain a big edge with normal gambit play. But computers have shown how difficult it is to play against.
Right now, fish and really strong players use Be6, but few players in between do.
Strong players know what they are doing, weak players just know from experience that holding the pawn with a pawn is bad. They probably think the bishop is the best alternative to pawn moves.
Why not Qa4 check?