We have the choice between: What do you think? Maybe someone can give us further analysis? O-O: 4 votes (Hueristic, Boolberry, lottery248, hermesesus) d6: 1 vote (Morecoin Freeman) |
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For any beginners wondering, b5 prevents the threat of Bxc6 and Nxe5. For example:
6.Re1 O-O
7.Bxc6 dxc6
8.Nxe5
The same idea did not work last move because of e4 being unprotected:
6.Bxc6 dxc6
7.Nxe5 Nxe4 regaining the pawn.
Thanks for your explanations. It's clear now. I suppose we can also play 6...d6 to prevent this threat? |
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b5: 1 vote (galdur)
I vote 6...b5. b5: 2 votes (galdur, hermesesus) |
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I see we are trying to avoid this. http://www.chessgames.com/perl/explorer?node=2042607&move=7.5&moves=e4.e5.Nf3.Nc6.Bb5.a6.Ba4.Nf6.O-O.Nxe4.d4.b5.d5&nodes=34844.34845.2042607Thx for the explanation. I can't think that many moves ahead. I thought we would be able to trap that bishop but it is a trap for us.  I'm too far behind you guys to be useful. Gonna just watch from now on. Wish I could see this far ahead without using assistance.  BTW, linking to this site the move makes it far easier for the layman to understand. Learning the lingo and visualizing it is not easily absorbed. Especially through reading. My reading comprehension skills have become practically non existent in the last decade. Based on some of the votes I saw in the last game, you are not less advanced than everyone. Keep actively participating and asking questions. That is how you improve! I agree. Since you're interested in chess, you shouldn't exclude yourself (whatever your level). I'm a beginner and I'm not ashamed to participate Moreover, good players can explain and argue their choice and convince the others. |
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Nxe4: 2 votes (Morecoin Freeman,Hueristic)
Be7: 2 votes (galdur, boolberry)
If I understand well, we have basically the choice between: - playing with caution: Closed Defence (5...Be7)
- or being more agressive: Open Defence (5...Nxe4)
Apparently, the problem with the Open Defence is the Karpov's move, 9.Nbd2, which limits Black's options. http://www.chessgames.com/perl/explorer?node=37411&move=9.5&moves=e4.e5.Nf3.Nc6.Bb5.a6.Ba4.Nf6.O-O.Nxe4.d4.b5.Bb3.d5.dxe5.Be6.Nbd2&nodes=21720.21721.21722.21723.21724.21725.21726.34841.34842.34843.34844.34845.34846.34847.34848.34849.37411(Correct me if I'm wrong) Thus, I vote for 5...Be7. Be7: 3 votes (galdur, boolberry, hermesesus) Nxe4: 2 votes (Morecoin Freeman, Hueristic) I would tend to agree the that the open defense is more aggressive but there are many exceptions. There are some very boring and drawish lines within the open defense and aggressive possibilities in the closed. The line you mentioned is one possibility that could limit our options in that open variation. However white has the ability to limit our options after Be7 too. For example white could stop us from playing the Marshall attack with 8.a4: www.chessgames.com/perl/explorer?node=1832213&move=8.5&moves=e4.e5.Nf3.Nc6.Bb5.a6.Ba4.Nf6.O-O.Be7.Re1.b5.Bb3.O-O.a4This early in the game both sides have multiple plans to choose from with no clear consensus about which one is "best". Since we all have different preferences it is unlikely that everyone will agree on the best plan. As someone else pointed out there are actually other options besides Bxe7 and Nxe4. Thanks for your explanations. There aren't "best" lines but as long as we stay in the "known theory", we can avoid mistakes. |
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Nxe4: 2 votes (Morecoin Freeman,Hueristic)
Be7: 2 votes (galdur, boolberry)
If I understand well, we have basically the choice between: - playing with caution: Closed Defence (5...Be7)
- or being more agressive: Open Defence (5...Nxe4)
Apparently, the problem with the Open Defence is the Karpov's move, 9.Nbd2, which limits Black's options. http://www.chessgames.com/perl/explorer?node=37411&move=9.5&moves=e4.e5.Nf3.Nc6.Bb5.a6.Ba4.Nf6.O-O.Nxe4.d4.b5.Bb3.d5.dxe5.Be6.Nbd2&nodes=21720.21721.21722.21723.21724.21725.21726.34841.34842.34843.34844.34845.34846.34847.34848.34849.37411(Correct me if I'm wrong) Thus, I vote for 5...Be7. Be7: 3 votes (galdur, boolberry, hermesesus) Nxe4: 2 votes (Morecoin Freeman, Hueristic) |
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I'm interested. Please send me your ref link.
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I vote for 4...Nf6. I suppose it gives us more possibilities (open/closed Ruy Lopez and variations like Chigorin Variation and Marshall Attack).
Nf6: 2 votes (dre1982, hermesesus)
b5: 1 vote (Hueristic)
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Really loved your avatar design but the text "Bitvest" looks kinda small in lower size to fit. Try using all 120 width with text and make it bigger because that is the only thing which represents what avatar is all about And the avatar looks really cool in big size Thanks for the advice Of course, I can resize the text.       |
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Not the Berlin ending.
I vote a6.
^Thank you! Nf6: 5 votes (Morecoin Freeman, dre1982, actmyname, boolberry, XMRpromotions) a6: 2 votes (hermesesus, galdur) f5: 1 vote (Hueristic) Bc5: 1 vote (jjacob) Nd4: 1 vote (languagehasmeaning) |
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Game is fluid can't case moves. I'm already ready to secede after our second move. a6: 1 vote (hermesesus) Nf6: 1 vote (Morecoin Freeman) Jaenisch gambit - Hueristic Hueristic's vote was forgotten. Nf6: 5 votes (Morecoin Freeman, dre1982, actmyname, boolberry, XMRpromotions) a6: 1 vote (hermesesus) f5: 1 vote (Hueristic) Bc5: 1 vote (jjacob) Nd4: 1 vote (languagehasmeaning) |
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Congratulations to snailmen and LitcoinCollector @camelson: your logo designs look professional indeed. I wish mine were as good. But we have to respect the OP's decision. Nothing worse than a bad loser. Better luck next time! |
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Most likely he will play the Ruy Lopez. We need to decide which line we want in that - if we screw up the moves, he'll retain a huge advantage.
As predicted by actmyname, we're dealing with the Ruy Lopez or Spanish Game. Several options are available, including: 3...a6 (Morphy Defence) 3...Nf6 (Berlin Defence) 3...Bc5 (Classical or Cordel Defence) 3...Nge7 (Cozio Defence) 3...g6 (Smyslov Defence) 3...Nd4 (Bird's Defence) 3...d6 (Steinitz Defence) 3...f5!? (Schliemann Defence or Jaenisch Gambit) I vote for a6. What do you think? a6: 1 vote (hermesesus) |
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