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- - Move 17 (https://www.mersenneforum.org/showthread.php?t=20241)

paulunderwood

2015-05-11 20:25

Move 17

I guess we all agree on 17. axb5? But how long before I announce it? :smile:

henryzz

2015-05-11 21:12

[QUOTE=paulunderwood;402141]I guess we all agree on 17. axb5? But how long before I announce it? :smile:[/QUOTE]
As soon as possible IMO.

henryzz

2015-05-11 21:15

A better idea would be to start discussing what to do after 17.axb5 Rxb5 as that is a similarly obvious move.

paulunderwood

2015-05-11 21:49

17. axb5 Rxb5
18. Ra2

This is, in part, what richs suggested. It will pile the pressure on Black's a-pawn and defends b2 for us. Alternatively, is 18. fRb1 better? :smile:

richs

2015-05-11 23:25

Here's the second line that I carefully looked at during our last move:

16. Bd2 Bxb5
17. axb5 Rxb5
18. Ra2 Bd4
19. Rb1 a4
20. Rxa4 Rxa4
21. Qxa4

We can take our time to discuss this line or any variations before we announce axb5. Part of the charm of this game in my opinion is being able to consider the moves over the week.

retina

2015-05-12 00:27

I think the pawn should take the bishop to even up the exchange: a4 - b5

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