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#126 2013-10-28 05:58:23
- anonimnystefy
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Re: Correspondence Chess
Actually, it is a mate in any possible play, so...
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#127 2013-10-28 06:01:11
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Re: Correspondence Chess
Yes, it is mate in 2. The position was unavoidable.
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#128 2013-10-29 01:17:21
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Okay, congrats again
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#129 2013-10-29 01:21:27
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Re: Correspondence Chess
It was a very interesting game. Thank you.
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#130 2013-10-29 02:20:06
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You're welcome.
Because you said that your old age does not allow you to play blindfold chess, how did you visualise the moves here?
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#131 2013-10-29 02:22:30
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Re: Correspondence Chess
I used a board and pieces just like everyone else.
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#132 2013-10-29 02:37:30
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Re: Correspondence Chess
How much do openings affect the game?
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#133 2013-10-29 02:39:45
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Re: Correspondence Chess
The opening is an extremely important part of the game but no more important than any other.
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#134 2013-10-29 02:45:11
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Re: Correspondence Chess
Well, which openings are among the most often used?
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#135 2013-10-29 02:47:56
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Re: Correspondence Chess
The Sicilian defence, Ruy Lopez, Kinds Indian defence, Gruenfeld defence have always been mainstays.
But you are often better off playing something that is better suited to your style then to what everyone else plays. Also picking offbeat openings can result in confusing the opponent.
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#136 2013-10-29 02:55:01
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Re: Correspondence Chess
Yes, I read about Kasparovski using an a3 opening against a computer to confuse it.
I thought about using a fianchetto opening, but it seems too weak.
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#137 2013-10-29 03:00:01
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Re: Correspondence Chess
The Kings Indian Attack is a fianchetto type opening that was used by many strong players. It is not weak, it is just not fast.
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#138 2013-10-29 03:07:08
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Re: Correspondence Chess
Isn't that 1. Nf3 2.g3?
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#139 2013-10-29 03:09:57
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That is right, followed by Bg2 and 0-0. Great for producing heavy maneuvering and easy to play. Favorite of the great Tigran Petrosian.
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#140 2013-10-29 03:30:28
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Re: Correspondence Chess
Hm, I like that one.
Why is Sicilian defense good against that opening?
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#141 2013-10-29 03:35:35
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Re: Correspondence Chess
The Sicilian defense is the most popular response against 1e4, not against the KIA.
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#142 2013-10-29 03:58:08
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Re: Correspondence Chess
Yes, but, you can begin KIA with 1e4.
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#143 2013-10-29 04:00:40
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Re: Correspondence Chess
You can transpose into a Kings Indian reversed but it is a trifle limited to do it that way.
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#144 2013-10-29 04:11:50
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Re: Correspondence Chess
Hm, but why is Sicilian so strong against KIA?
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#145 2013-10-29 04:13:07
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Re: Correspondence Chess
It isn't, it is a good choice for aggressive players against 1e4. The KIA is not 1e4.
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#146 2013-10-29 04:16:21
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Re: Correspondence Chess
Sorry, why is it good against 1e4?
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#147 2013-10-29 04:23:26
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Re: Correspondence Chess
It creates an unbalanced position as opposed to 1e4, e5. The play leads to great complication in an open position where one side will win. The chances generally favor white but black has lots of counterplay. In other openings black has a more solid but more timid position.
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#148 2013-10-29 07:49:27
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Re: Correspondence Chess
1. e4
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#149 2013-10-29 07:56:52
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Re: Correspondence Chess
1. e4 c5
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#150 2013-10-29 08:25:06
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Re: Correspondence Chess
1. e4 c5
2. d3
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