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**Heartbreak Kid** · 01-08-2010, 09:21 PM

This was a position in a game that happened at the Box Hill Fischer Random tournament. I'd like to hear opinions on the move e5. I think it's very strong for white.

**Jaydon** · 01-08-2010, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by Heartbreak Kid

This was a position in a game that happened at the Box Hill Fischer Random tournament. I'd like to hear opinions on the move e5. I think it's very strong for white.

If black takes the pawn it does seem to create a few c5 ideas with a very exposed black king. Although what if black ignored the pawn and plays something like Nd8?

**Heartbreak Kid** · 01-08-2010, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by Jaydon

If black takes the pawn it does seem to create a few c5 ideas with a very exposed black king. Although what if black ignored the pawn and plays something like Nd8?

I was actually thinking about giving up the exchange for the attack if he takes. If he plays Nd8 you take it and then open up the files for your rooks.

**mowcop** · 01-08-2010, 11:48 PM

e5 is an interesting idea, and a great practical try. It is exactly the sort of move Black wouldn't like to have to work out.

After 1.e5 dxe5 2.fxe5 Nxe5 3.Rxe5 dxe5 4.Qxe5, there is mate on c7 threatened.

So after a quick calculation of this line, Black would have to start working on other defences like 1..dxe5 2.fxe5 Ng5, or 1..Nd8 etc but having to work out defences is never a good thing.

The desire to open files for attacking rooks is generally a good plan.

01-08-2010, 09:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jaydon SCTC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Queensland, Gold Coast Posts: 967 ICC Handle: Aussieboy007 FICS Handle: Bermusia	Originally Posted by Heartbreak Kid This was a position in a game that happened at the Box Hill Fischer Random tournament. I'd like to hear opinions on the move e5. I think it's very strong for white. If black takes the pawn it does seem to create a few c5 ideas with a very exposed black king. Although what if black ignored the pawn and plays something like Nd8?

01-08-2010, 09:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Heartbreak Kid Show Stopper Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 836 FICS Handle: HeartBreakingKid	Originally Posted by Jaydon If black takes the pawn it does seem to create a few c5 ideas with a very exposed black king. Although what if black ignored the pawn and plays something like Nd8? I was actually thinking about giving up the exchange for the attack if he takes. If he plays Nd8 you take it and then open up the files for your rooks. __________________ Originally Posted by Iconoclast Girls attract boys. more girls playing chess = many more boys playing chess

01-08-2010, 11:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
mowcop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 485	e5 is an interesting idea, and a great practical try. It is exactly the sort of move Black wouldn't like to have to work out. After 1.e5 dxe5 2.fxe5 Nxe5 3.Rxe5 dxe5 4.Qxe5, there is mate on c7 threatened. So after a quick calculation of this line, Black would have to start working on other defences like 1..dxe5 2.fxe5 Ng5, or 1..Nd8 etc but having to work out defences is never a good thing. The desire to open files for attacking rooks is generally a good plan. __________________ Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand I'm trying out a new blog site..... http://gorkachc.blogspot.com/

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