Move 36 - Page 2

paulunderwood · 2014-07-15, 18:21

None specifically, but after Nb3 and Nc5, then Nxa4.

Brian-E · 2014-07-15, 19:42

[QUOTE=paulunderwood;378157]None specifically, but after Nb3 and Nc5, then Nxa4.[/QUOTE]
Leaving a position with both sides having just their g- and h-pawns, both having a bishop (opposite colours), and White having an extra rook then?
I have to say I don't hold out any hope for this. The standard pawnless ending K+R+B vs. K+B (opposite coloured bishops) is a simple win. With pawns as well it's even easier.

Are you and I, and perhaps David as well, inclining towards 36...Bxe7 at the moment, anyway?

And what about you now, Rich?

henryzz · 2014-07-16, 07:11

I am certainly leaning towards 36...Bxe7 currently.:smile:

Brian-E · 2014-07-17, 22:43

I also favour 36...Bxe7.

Paul and Rich, could you write down your preferred moves so we know where we stand before time gets short? Thanks.

paulunderwood · 2014-07-18, 00:16

Bxe7 :smile:

Brian-E · 2014-07-18, 16:30

We have about 24 hours to the deadline.
Rich, do you still argue for 36...Bc5+?

richs · 2014-07-18, 17:18

I looked further and am ok with Bxe7.

Thanks for defending our right in the other thread to take our time and analyze each position. Some people are in a rush for everything (like milestones). This game has proceeded well for a year now and I'm patient. :smile:

Brian-E · 2014-07-18, 18:33

[QUOTE=richs;378490]I looked further and am ok with Bxe7.

Thanks for defending our right in the other thread to take our time and analyze each position. Some people are in a rush for everything (like milestones). This game has proceeded well for a year now and I'm patient. :smile:[/QUOTE]
The subtleties between our two reasonable moves may have escaped one or two people. I felt a bit nettled at the accusation that we were being unsporting by taking our time.

Anyway, we seem to be in agreement about what to play now. David, can we send our move in your opinion?

richs · 2014-07-18, 23:42

Brian, I forgot to answer your earlier question. I forgot that bsquared bowed out so it is two members on the other team as far as I know, not three.

Brian-E · 2014-07-19, 08:06

Thanks Rich.

2014-07-15, 18:21	#12
paulunderwood Sep 2002 Database er0rr 5·937 Posts	None specifically, but after Nb3 and Nc5, then Nxa4. Last fiddled with by paulunderwood on 2014-07-15 at 18:21

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2014-07-15, 19:42	#13
Brian-E "Brian" Jul 2007 The Netherlands 2·11·149 Posts	[QUOTE=paulunderwood;378157]None specifically, but after Nb3 and Nc5, then Nxa4.[/QUOTE] Leaving a position with both sides having just their g- and h-pawns, both having a bishop (opposite colours), and White having an extra rook then? I have to say I don't hold out any hope for this. The standard pawnless ending K+R+B vs. K+B (opposite coloured bishops) is a simple win. With pawns as well it's even easier. Are you and I, and perhaps David as well, inclining towards 36...Bxe7 at the moment, anyway? And what about you now, Rich?

2014-07-16, 07:11	#14
henryzz Just call me Henry "David" Sep 2007 Liverpool (GMT/BST) 3·23·89 Posts	I am certainly leaning towards 36...Bxe7 currently.:smile:

2014-07-17, 22:43	#15
Brian-E "Brian" Jul 2007 The Netherlands 2×11×149 Posts	I also favour 36...Bxe7. Paul and Rich, could you write down your preferred moves so we know where we stand before time gets short? Thanks.

2014-07-18, 00:16	#16
paulunderwood Sep 2002 Database er0rr 5×937 Posts	Bxe7 :smile:

2014-07-18, 16:30	#17
Brian-E "Brian" Jul 2007 The Netherlands 110011001110₂ Posts	We have about 24 hours to the deadline. Rich, do you still argue for 36...Bc5+?

2014-07-18, 17:18	#18
richs "Rich" Aug 2002 Benicia, California 2·859 Posts	I looked further and am ok with Bxe7. Thanks for defending our right in the other thread to take our time and analyze each position. Some people are in a rush for everything (like milestones). This game has proceeded well for a year now and I'm patient. :smile:

2014-07-18, 18:33	#19
Brian-E "Brian" Jul 2007 The Netherlands 2×11×149 Posts	[QUOTE=richs;378490]I looked further and am ok with Bxe7. Thanks for defending our right in the other thread to take our time and analyze each position. Some people are in a rush for everything (like milestones). This game has proceeded well for a year now and I'm patient. :smile:[/QUOTE] The subtleties between our two reasonable moves may have escaped one or two people. I felt a bit nettled at the accusation that we were being unsporting by taking our time. Anyway, we seem to be in agreement about what to play now. David, can we send our move in your opinion?

2014-07-18, 23:42	#20
richs "Rich" Aug 2002 Benicia, California 6B6₁₆ Posts	Brian, I forgot to answer your earlier question. I forgot that bsquared bowed out so it is two members on the other team as far as I know, not three.

2014-07-19, 08:06	#21
Brian-E "Brian" Jul 2007 The Netherlands 2×11×149 Posts	Thanks Rich.