Which side do you prefer?
Diagram 1: white to move
Diagram 2: white to move
Pick a side
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Mar 18, 2017
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#3
I prefer white, the two bishops have their king locked down decently and the black knight looks bad at the moment
Position is in balance in both cases.
No, there don't seem to be any tactics, the OP just wants your opinion, probably.
Mar 18, 2017
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#7
Nordlandia wrote:
Yes but each side has their own advantages and disadvantages, a computer sees a draw maybe but a human sill pick the side that suits their play style and it's definitely not an obvious draw
Position is in balance in both cases.
MechHand ---> You'er telling me, you go for Rook Knight side.
Mar 19, 2017
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#9
1st diagram I definitely prefer white. That passed pawn could eventually be deadly with 2 bishops supporting it.
2nd I don't know. Black might have some tricks if white doesn't play carefully but overall it looks like there isn't much play.
2nd I don't know. Black might have some tricks if white doesn't play carefully but overall it looks like there isn't much play.
Mar 19, 2017
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#10
Also it should be noted, positions such as these are referred to as equal but imbalanced.
Mar 19, 2017
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#11
In both diagrams white looks more active, and the black knight looks a bit poor - more in diagram 2 than in 1. Also white's pawn front looks more impressive and dangerous.
White has that fickle thing, the initiative. It should be handled with great care, adroitness and tactical awareness - alongside awareness of strategic themes, pawn interplay, various possible simplifications and their evals...
I would take white in both cases, then overestimate my chances, allow way too much counterplay (especially to the rook), wonder how come he's got so active and lose from both diagrams.
This should be considered for human play. Engine evaluation is not so important, despite both positions is valued as even.
Nordlandia wrote:
Position is in balance in both cases.
I agree!