20 May 09
Originally posted by sh76After 5. ... Nxd5? White has a clear advantage after 6.d4 (the Lolli attack). However in practice 6.Nxf7 (the Fried Liver) is incredibly hard to defend for Black. I have won every single game I have played with White, which is not something I can say about any other opening or defence! Only a sadist would knowingly play 5. ... Nxd5?, knowing that White has two excellent replies!
Why do you put a question mark after Nxd5?
Is it an unsound move? I've always been under the impression that the FL can be repulsed by black with accurate play.
20 May 09
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Originally posted by sh76Hi SH76
Why do you put a question mark after Nxd5?
Is it an unsound move? I've always been under the impression that the FL can be repulsed by black with accurate play.
Fat lady is right it's an awful position to defend OTB and I
too am on the 100% mark with White but only have a couple OTB
as I think a 4...Bc5 the Wilkes/Barre or Traxler is a good shot for Black.
If you are White and meet one of these v a prepared opponent,
then you have a day's work ahead of you.
Also the main line 4...d5 5.exd5 Na4 is OK for Black.
So have not played 4.Ng5 for a quite number of years now.
Back to the Fried Liver - I've seen a few Black wins and one that
involved a very cute trap. I'm off to find it. Will post again.
20 May 09
Originally posted by EmLaskerI'm not so sure, chinese chess is massive over there, i don't think the western version is played anything like as much...
The best oriental players are ALL from China. for example:
Wang Yue (2738)
Bu Xiangzhi (2704)
Ni Hua (2724)
Nakamura might be good, but he is no match against any of these.
Give China 10 more good years and it will begin dominating Russia/Ukraine/Soviet bloc