Move 17

paulunderwood · 2015-05-11, 20:25

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

2015-05-11, 20:25	#1
paulunderwood Sep 2002 Database er0rr 5×937 Posts	Move 17 I guess we all agree on 17. axb5? But how long before I announce it? :smile:

2015-05-11, 21:49	#4
paulunderwood Sep 2002 Database er0rr 1001001001101₂ Posts	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: Last fiddled with by paulunderwood on 2015-05-11 at 21:52

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2015-05-11, 21:12	#2
henryzz Just call me Henry "David" Sep 2007 Liverpool (GMT/BST) 3·23·89 Posts	[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.

2015-05-11, 21:15	#3
henryzz Just call me Henry "David" Sep 2007 Liverpool (GMT/BST) 3×23×89 Posts	A better idea would be to start discussing what to do after 17.axb5 Rxb5 as that is a similarly obvious move.

2015-05-11, 23:25	#5
richs "Rich" Aug 2002 Benicia, California 2·859 Posts	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.

2015-05-12, 00:27	#6
retina Undefined "The unspeakable one" Jun 2006 My evil lair 6793₁₀ Posts	I think the pawn should take the bishop to even up the exchange: a4 - b5