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mcrachel
9/15/2006
08:21:28
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 Subject: CPOTW Coaching Forum
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Hi teamates! This forum is designed for all conversations regading team coaching. As of today (9/15/06) our coaching team is: Bill (billebrooks), Shah (budak_nakal), and Jon (jonstherealdeal).
Let the coaching begin! : - )
~Mark (mcrachel)
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eqj2
9/30/2006
10:39:12
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Where are my coaches? How are things going? Lets get this team back together.
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mcrachel
10/02/2006
10:49:20
[ report this post ] | Hi Eddie...
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You might want to contact them individually. Since they've never posted here, I'm the only one that got your message...
~Mark
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jonstherealdeal
10/09/2006
17:22:11
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I am coaching 2 players from our team. I hope to coach more if any players with a rating of 200 plus points lower than mine would like my help learning this wonderful game. I will go over openings, tactics, strategy.
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mcrachel
10/10/2006
09:06:03
[ report this post ] | Add me to the list Jon!
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I would like to use you as my coach too! : - )
~Mark
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eqj2
10/10/2006
14:29:36
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Great job Jon thanks for all your help. I will try to contact the other coaches and see how they are doing. Eddie
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jonstherealdeal
10/10/2006
17:31:37
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Hi Mark,
I would love to play an unrated game and give you some pointers.
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mcrachel
10/11/2006
09:35:50
[ report this post ] | I look forward to it!
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I have 18 active games right now and my max is 12, so I will have to wait. I will challenge you as soon as I am free! In the meantime, feel free to look at my current team games and give me any feedback on my previous moves. (I know you can't tell me what to do on future moves)
Thanks!
~Mark
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eugene_perreault
10/17/2006
02:19:34
[ report this post ] | Thank you
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Just want to say "Thank you" to all you coaches...
It is a rather thankless task.
ECP
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mcrachel
10/17/2006
10:50:49
[ report this post ] | Eugene...
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...are you interested in coaching?
Also, in case you didn't see my reply, I wrote you one in the officer's forum.
Regards,
~Mark
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eugene_perreault
11/04/2006
13:52:24
[ report this post ] | Personal Databases
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It is too bad that we cannot offer our personal databases for others to look at.
Why isn't there more forum interest within the team?
ECP
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mcrachel
11/06/2006
09:00:55
[ report this post ] | Good question!
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I can only assume that teamates just want to play their games and not be bothered with forums, etc. Which should be respected. But I am surprised that out of a team of 50 or so teamates there isn't more interest ; - (
Oh well...
~Mark
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eugene_perreault
11/08/2006
14:32:45
[ report this post ] | Dead forum
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This is a disappointing forum. Someone is responsible for getting interest peaked into what is here.
A) Offer interesting chess websites you know of
B) Attatch a chess position (FEN) from a memorable game, give a small dialog
C) Maybe a chess problem or 2
D) Pass along any chess news of interest.
E) Other chess interests... Chess items on postage stamps, Signed chess score sheets, etc
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Let's get some creativity!!!
I am not in charge of anything but would be willing to enter chess FENs of unusual games, problems, positions etc if it would help.
It is rally time. If we can get 50% of mates messaging ONCE/week that would be great exchange of info, and team involvment and unity (Less TOs)
ECP
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mcrachel
11/08/2006
15:07:14
[ report this post ] | Go for it!
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Great ideas Eugene! Yes, I say get the FENs rolling!
~Mark
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eugene_perreault
11/08/2006
21:20:45
[ report this post ] | Mate in 1
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eugene_perreault
11/08/2006
21:23:58
[ report this post ] | Mate in 290 moves !!!
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White mates in both of these (Above and this one)
If you really need to see the solution:
-> www-lipn.univ-paris13.fr
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mcrachel
11/09/2006
08:29:10
[ report this post ] | Thanks Eugene!
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Where's the solution to the 1st one?
I thought the mate in 290! moves was a typo, lol...
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jonstherealdeal
11/09/2006
10:04:46
[ report this post ] | Mate in 1
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Hi Eugene,
We need to put these puzzles in the social forum instead of the coaches forum so all 3 or 4 people who use these forums can see them. Please make sure to include that the answer should be sent by PM so we all can keep trying to solve it.
Thank you for your help with the team.
Jon
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mcrachel
11/09/2006
10:28:43
[ report this post ] | I am stumped...
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...on the first one
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jonstherealdeal
11/09/2006
17:18:28
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me too
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syazwan91
11/09/2006
17:50:04
[ report this post ] | hi.......
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hi i also want a coach to improve my game.....
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jonstherealdeal
11/09/2006
22:55:59
[ report this post ] | Syazwan91
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I will play u a unrated game and go over your moves.
Jon
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budak_nakal
11/10/2006
00:17:23
[ report this post ] | coaching
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if anybody need my coaching, please msg me personally. i prefer to help those who has rating 1500 and below.
go team!!
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eugene_perreault
11/10/2006
18:03:41
[ report this post ] | Coach Me Please
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Who will be interested in coaching me?
I have one weakness in chess. Drives me nuts.
Those endgames in which I have King, Knight, and 3-4 Pawns vs Opponents King, Bishop, and 3-4 Pawns. Almopst impossible to get a draw unless the Bishop is in terrible position.
Any help?? Anyone got a few pointers.
ECP
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billebrooks
11/10/2006
20:29:53
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You didn't really expect anyone to actually solve a 290 move mate, did you? I mean, couldn't you have posted an easier problem, such as proving Fermat's Last Theorem? I must confess that I don't even have sufficient patience to examine the solution, let alone actually solve the thing.
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damien1226
11/11/2006
16:38:05
[ report this post ] | hello
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any coaching would be greatly appreciated.
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cool_chemist
11/18/2006
13:58:27
[ report this post ] | knight vs. bishop endings
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Hi Eugene,
I found a good reference for you in "Fundamental Chess Endings" by Muller and Lamprecht (pages 132-155). Pages 144-155, in particular, deal with some examples where the side with the knight actually has the advantage. The other pages show some typical drawing positions (and the usual losing positions). Hope this helps. I can scan them into my computer quickly and email them to you if you'd like, unless you already have the book.
-Gabe
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cool_chemist
11/18/2006
14:09:28
[ report this post ] | recommended chess books
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Hi everyone,
I noticed our team morale has declined and I just wanted to do something that might help perhaps, for what it's worth. Here are some fairly basic, yet essential chess books I highly recommend:
1. "Understanding the Chess Openings" by Sam Collins (Gambit Pub)
2. "The Middlegame," Books 1 and 2 by Euwe and Kramer (Hays Pub)
3. "Chess Endings, Essential Knowledge" by Yuri Averbakh (Everyman Chess Pub)
4. "50 Essential Chess Lessons" by Steve Giddins (Gambit Pub)
5. "The Ultimate Chess Puzzle Book" by John Emms (Gambit Pub)
I have several other (more advanced) suggestions if you'd like. Just let me know and I'll drop you the list.
-Gabe
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cool_chemist
11/18/2006
16:21:55
[ report this post ] | some more help perhaps...
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Here's a (hopefully) useful endgame results summary I've compiled that might come in handy for some of you....
*NOTES: these only apply to PAWNLESS endings!!! (one exception indicated). I've only included those scenarios which generally result in a WIN. If you don’t find your pawnless endgame scenario here, chances are likely the game will end in a draw. For sake of simplicity, the king is not always listed under the material column. The number of moves listed is of relevance, of course, because of the 50-move rule. All entries from the database ignored this rule. Thus, those scenarios listed in which the longest win is greater than 50 moves require careful and precise play in order to avoid a draw.
Material/Longest Win/Longest Reciprocal Zugzwang
Q vs. K 10 moves NONE
R vs. K 16 moves NONE
2B vs. K 19 moves NONE
N, B vs. K 33 moves NONE
2N vs. K, P 115 moves (1) NONE
Q vs. R 31 moves NONE
2Q vs. Q 25 moves NONE
Q, R vs. Q 60 moves 11 moves
Q vs. 2B 71 moves (2) 5 moves
Q vs. B, N 42 moves (2) 33 moves (3)
2B vs. N 66 moves 2 moves
2B, N vs. N 13 moves NONE*
2B, N vs. R 68 moves 53 moves
B, 2N vs. B 38 moves 26 moves
B, 2N vs. B* 32 moves 24 moves
B, 2N vs. N 27 moves 21 moves
Q, B vs. R, B 22 moves 9 moves
Q, B vs. R, B* 41 moves 11 moves
Q, B vs. R, N 27 moves 14 moves
Q, N vs. R, B 26 moves 17 moves
Q, N vs. R, N 40 moves 19 moves
Q, 2N vs. Q 72 moves 56 moves
2Q vs. Q, R 47 moves 14 moves
Q, R vs. 2R 34 moves 10 moves
R, B vs. B, N* 98 moves 78 moves
R, B vs. 2N 222 moves 212 moves
2R vs. 2B 37 moves 17 moves
2R vs. B, N 25 moves 16 moves
2R vs. 2N 33 moves 21 moves
2R, B vs. Q 82 moves 55 moves
2R, N vs. Q 101 moves 85 moves
2B, N vs. B 29 moves 17 moves
Q, B vs. 2R 84 moves (4) 69 moves
* = opposite-colored bishops
(1) This is a most unique ending in which black succeeds in promoting its pawn to a queen, but, with a twist of cruel irony, is checkmated on the very next move! Without the pawn, the game would end in a draw!
(2) One fortress does exist to force a draw
(3) There is only one reciprocal zugzwang!
(4) There are, however, a considerable number of drawn positions
Borderline cases:
Q vs. 2N = often ends in a draw, but there are a considerable number of winning positions; longest win = 63 moves; longest reciprocal zugzwang = 53 moves
Q, N vs. 2R = often ends in a draw, although there are many known winning positions; longest win = 153 moves; longest reciprocal zugzwang = 136 moves
SOURCE = “Fundamental Chess Endings” by Karsten Muller and Frank Lamprecht (Gambit Publications)—although fairly advanced, in my opinion, this is THE ultimate and essential chess endings book for any serious chess player.
Enjoy!
-Gabe
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mcrachel
11/20/2006
12:43:05
[ report this post ] | An addition to Gabe's recommended chess books
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Hey all. My favorite chess book of all time is "The Amateur's Mind" by Jeremy Silman: -> www.amazon.com
This is my review of it from a few years ago:
"The best instructional chess book I have ever read. Silman teaches by going through, in detail, actual games of his students. There is something to be learned by the mistakes of the 700 rated player, the 1700, and the 2700. Not only will this improve your game, but it's also actually fun to read, unlike every other instructional chess book. Silman never hesitates to slam a student who makes a bonehead move, at which time you can't help laughing out loud while reading. This is not to say that Silman exploits his students, rather the opposite, teaching through constructive criticism. Actually, it made me wish he were my chess coach.
One note: Many of the instructive games are in annotated form, so having a chess board (ideally one with a-h/1-8 for those of us who are slow) while you read, is most helpful. _MR"
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eugene_perreault
11/20/2006
18:15:34
[ report this post ] | Nicely said
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I agree with mcrachel's statement as to things can be learned from everyone.
cool_chemist, what can I say... very nice. I made charts and a "library" of index cards from the 60's through the 90's. Well the index card system of openings, and endings and even some tactical classifications is impressive to say the least... but in todays age of computers, well, even my wife looks at me with sympathy when I am flipping through the files. I must admit though that my system of Rook and Pawn endings is excellant.
ECP
PS - I learned chess in 1965 B.C. (Before Computers... "Sooo last century" as my daughter says to me often.)
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eugene_perreault
11/27/2006
09:30:38
[ report this post ] | Queen's Gambit
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I have only played the Black side of the Queen's Gambit, as I am strictly a 1. e4 player.
But, I invite players to discuss the subtle differences between:
A.) Queen's Gambit Accepted 1. d4 d5, 2. c4 dxc4
B.) Queen's Gambit Declined 1. d4 d5, 2. c4 c6 (Slav Defence)
" " " 1. d4 d5, 2. c4 e6 ("Classical" Defenses)*
* Let's keep it to these Defenses so no one gets confused.
Including the endgame goals, mid-game positions, traps, and common tactics.
Let's keep the discussion for players rated 1000-1800, so we all can participate.
Anyone care to start?
ECP
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billebrooks
11/28/2006
06:44:49
[ report this post ] | Queen's Gambit
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The pawn usually cannot be held in the Queen's Gambit Accepted 1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4. If black plays b5 to try to hold the pawn at c4, white can undermine the position with advantage by playing a timely a4 or b3. Because of this, the book lines generally involve letting white capture the c4 pawn with his bishop, playing e6 to blunt the bishop's diagonal toward f7, and undermining the d-pawn by playing c5, e.g. 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Bxc4 c5.
In the Slav 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4, I generally follow with the Czech Variation 5. a4 to prevent black from defending the c-pawn with b5. The drawback to this is that it leaves the square b4 weak, allowing black to eventually occupy the square with Bb4.
In the Semi-Slav 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6, I've played the Meran Reynolds Variation 5. e3 Nbd7 6. Bd3 dxc4 7. Bxc4 b5 8. Bd3 a6 9. e4 c5 10. d5 and the Anti-Meran Botvinnik System 5. Bg5.
In the Orthodox QGD 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6, for black I like the Cambridge Springs, where black plays Nbd7, c6, and Qa5, turning a pin against the black knight into a pin against the white knight. The book line goes 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Nbd7 5. e3 c6 6. Nf3 Qa5. A expert level friend of mine named Jerry Baker used to love to play this against me. I wasn't crazy about this so I started playing the line 6. Bd3 Qa5 with the idea that Nge2 would neutralize the pressure. However, white has to watch out for 7. Nge2 dxc4 8. Bxc4 Qxg5. One alternative is 7. Bh4 Bb4 8. Nge2.
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eugene_perreault
12/01/2006
18:12:33
[ report this post ] | Who's move is it?
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This type of problem is new to me. I wandered across it in a russian chess magazine.
The board is a regular and correct one. White is heading up the board as usual.
The problem is this:
Who's move is it? White's or Black's?
Hint to solve it... The side with the SHORTEST Mate is moving first!!!
So you have to solve the shortest mate for White if White moves first. And solve the shortest mate for Black if Black moves first. The shortest mate will be the one who's move it is.
Interesting problem.
ECP
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hozat
12/13/2006
11:44:09
[ report this post ] | Problem
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It appears i can post on this forum but not on the other one (social) can anyone explain this?
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elie_abou_jaoudeh
1/12/2007
04:01:09
[ report this post ] | about the queen's gambit
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if anyone needs help in it especially in the Slav, Semi-Slav, and Orthodox queen's gambit rejected...i'm a pro in this line
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mcrachel
1/12/2007
08:42:40
[ report this post ] | Hozat
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Are you sure you're in the correct forum? We had to start a #3 on the social, becuase #2 filled up to 50 and GK doesn't allow more than 50 posts per thread...
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hozat
1/18/2007
08:18:21
[ report this post ] | sorted
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i sorted it a while back by refreshing the page, but thanks anyway.
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mcrachel
1/22/2007
09:16:48
[ report this post ] | Endgame analysis...
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Hi gang. I just resigned my first team-match ; - /
But I was 8-0, so I guess my perfect record was due to end at some point ; - )
I was wondering if someone could take a look at my 2 rook v 2 rook endgame play against olikilama and see if there was something I missed? I thought I had a good chance to trap his king, but I couldn't pull it off...
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billebrooks
2/01/2007
18:42:10
[ report this post ] | Endgame analysis
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29. f4 R6g2 followed by Kg6 Kf6 g5 g4+ Kh4 Rxh2# ? It is hard to say if this wins or draws because white has so many possible defenses, but the technique seems sound. Your 29. .. h5 seems to have been nonconducive to your goal of a mating net.
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mcrachel
2/20/2007
08:34:53
[ report this post ] | Yes...
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...you are right that 29. R6-g2 would be a stronger move, although I've done analysis and I don't think it nets me a win or even draw for sure. White has plenty of responses. But it definitely is better than h5. I was at a loss as what to do, so I fell into the "When in doubt, push a pawn" default.
Thanks for the response Bill!
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billebrooks
2/23/2007
13:59:49
[ report this post ] | Endgame analysis
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Yes, you are probably losing here, but I think that's when it is a good time to play for a trap. Playing for a mating net is a great way to do that.
Here is a game where I successfully employed a trap in a lost game:
35. Bf5!? Qxc3 36. bxc3 d4 37. cxd4
And now my 1700+ rated opponent was sufficiently lulled to fall into the trap
37. .. Rxd4?? 38. Be6+!!
All he could do now was give up his bishop with 38. .. Bf7.
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mcrachel
2/23/2007
14:25:01
[ report this post ] | Nice job!
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Yes, nice trap...
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billebrooks
2/23/2007
15:51:25
[ report this post ] | Traps
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The idea is that when you think it may be time to resign, first look for a defense. If you can't find a defense, then look for a trap.
Here's another one:
I was black here and my opponent was white and resigned in this position. But he could have played 61. Rd2!? hoping for 61. .. Rxc3?! after which white replies 62. Rg2+!. After that, black unfortunately must retreat with 62. .. Kf4 or Kh4, since 62. .. hxg2 is stalemate, and 62. .. Kf3 looks pointless. I think I am still winning here, but it will take me several moves to recover. It would have been at least a psychological blow to me, because I could have won easily with 61. .. Re3!.
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