Move 12

Brian-E · 2012-12-21, 11:37

We can probably reply pretty quickly this time.

I guess the only two moves which don't leave us with a resignable position are 12.Bxf3 and 12.Rxf3?

And in view of Black's probable development of the bishop onto b7 I suggest that 12.Rxf3 looks rather unnatural. Or is there something to be said for it?

henryzz · 2012-12-21, 12:01

Kh1 and Kf2 can be counted out leaving Bxf3 and Rxf3
There doesn't seem to be any advantage to Rxf3 and Bxf3 looks better due to him probably doing Bb7.
I vote Bxf3

richs · 2012-12-21, 15:17

This went as we analyzed last move. We then anticipated 12. Bxf3 Rb8 13. c3 Nc6 14. Qd2.

So I vote for Bxf3.

henryzz · 2012-12-21, 17:30

[QUOTE=richs;322248]This went as we analyzed last move. We then anticipated 12. Bxf3 Rb8 13. c3 Nc6 14. Qd2.

So I vote for Bxf3.[/QUOTE]

12. Bxf3 d5 wouldn't surprise me. Or they could reply Bb7 next turn.

We will wait either 24 hours after richs' post or for zeta to post before moving as it is pretty obvious.

Zeta-Flux · 2012-12-21, 19:33

I obviously vote for Bxf3. ;-)

Go ahead and make the move.

richs · 2012-12-22, 01:56

I liked David's comment in the Vote Chess thread about there quite possibly being a better move that Black could have made. That will make them think.... A zinger like that every once in a while will keep them off balance!

I am off work for the next four days so I'll have time to analyze the game position if they post their move over the weekend.

henryzz · 2012-12-22, 07:53

[QUOTE=richs;322300]I liked David's comment in the Vote Chess thread about there quite possibly being a better move that Black could have made. That will make them think.... A zinger like that every once in a while will keep them off balance!

I am off work for the next four days so I'll have time to analyze the game position if they post their move over the weekend.[/QUOTE]

Deliberate :grin:

richs · 2012-12-22, 16:21

We call that "trash talking" in the US. It's quite common in sports.

Brian-E · 2012-12-22, 17:14

[QUOTE=richs;322351]We call that "trash talking" in the US. It's quite common in sports.[/QUOTE]
Not so common in chess... still, the young Bobby Fischer pioneered it.:wink:

richs · 2012-12-25, 00:18

Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings to my teammates! :smile:

Rich

2012-12-21, 11:37	#1
Brian-E "Brian" Jul 2007 The Netherlands 7·467 Posts	Move 12 We can probably reply pretty quickly this time. I guess the only two moves which don't leave us with a resignable position are 12.Bxf3 and 12.Rxf3? And in view of Black's probable development of the bishop onto b7 I suggest that 12.Rxf3 looks rather unnatural. Or is there something to be said for it?

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2012-12-21, 12:01	#2
henryzz Just call me Henry "David" Sep 2007 Cambridge (GMT/BST) 2³·3·5·7² Posts	Kh1 and Kf2 can be counted out leaving Bxf3 and Rxf3 There doesn't seem to be any advantage to Rxf3 and Bxf3 looks better due to him probably doing Bb7. I vote Bxf3

2012-12-21, 15:17	#3
richs "Rich" Aug 2002 Benicia, California 3²·5·29 Posts	This went as we analyzed last move. We then anticipated 12. Bxf3 Rb8 13. c3 Nc6 14. Qd2. So I vote for Bxf3.

2012-12-21, 17:30	#4
henryzz Just call me Henry "David" Sep 2007 Cambridge (GMT/BST) 2³×3×5×7² Posts	[QUOTE=richs;322248]This went as we analyzed last move. We then anticipated 12. Bxf3 Rb8 13. c3 Nc6 14. Qd2. So I vote for Bxf3.[/QUOTE] 12. Bxf3 d5 wouldn't surprise me. Or they could reply Bb7 next turn. We will wait either 24 hours after richs' post or for zeta to post before moving as it is pretty obvious.

2012-12-21, 19:33	#5
Zeta-Flux May 2003 1547₁₀ Posts	I obviously vote for Bxf3. ;-) Go ahead and make the move.

2012-12-22, 01:56	#6
richs "Rich" Aug 2002 Benicia, California 10100011001₂ Posts	I liked David's comment in the Vote Chess thread about there quite possibly being a better move that Black could have made. That will make them think.... A zinger like that every once in a while will keep them off balance! I am off work for the next four days so I'll have time to analyze the game position if they post their move over the weekend.

2012-12-22, 07:53	#7
henryzz Just call me Henry "David" Sep 2007 Cambridge (GMT/BST) 2³×3×5×7² Posts	[QUOTE=richs;322300]I liked David's comment in the Vote Chess thread about there quite possibly being a better move that Black could have made. That will make them think.... A zinger like that every once in a while will keep them off balance! I am off work for the next four days so I'll have time to analyze the game position if they post their move over the weekend.[/QUOTE] Deliberate :grin:

2012-12-22, 16:21	#8
richs "Rich" Aug 2002 Benicia, California 2431₈ Posts	We call that "trash talking" in the US. It's quite common in sports.

2012-12-22, 17:14	#9
Brian-E "Brian" Jul 2007 The Netherlands 7×467 Posts	[QUOTE=richs;322351]We call that "trash talking" in the US. It's quite common in sports.[/QUOTE] Not so common in chess... still, the young Bobby Fischer pioneered it.:wink:

2012-12-25, 00:18	#10
richs "Rich" Aug 2002 Benicia, California 3²×5×29 Posts	Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings to my teammates! :smile: Rich