18 Sep 09
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Originally posted by tomtom232Also after 17...a6 white can play 18.Rc1 - 18...b5 19.a5 with serious trouble for black. If 18...Bxd3 then 19.Rc7 again.
17...a6 18...b5 disclaimer: I'm not trying to argue for arguments sake, I am just trying to pick your brain and maybe learn a thing or two.
18 Sep 09
Originally posted by tomtom232Well. To compare with starting position of this thread (which is equal for both sides) you should agree that black reached obviously worse position.
Ok ok black has to fight to draw but if white slips black can win. I don't think the draw is too too too hard though.
In such kind of positions defender (black) usually needs to solve more complicated tasks. In my opinion positional players like Kramnik, Anand or Gelfand would win that position even against top players.
18 Sep 09
Originally posted by CimonYes, but it still seems better than the move given in the OP.
Well. To compare with starting position of this thread (which is equal for both sides) you should agree that black reached obviously worse position.
In such kind of positions defender (black) usually needs to solve more complicated tasks. In my opinion positional players like Kramnik, Anand or Gelfand would win that position even against top players.