This is an interesting position, but I don't want to give away what really stands out.
White to move. Let's see your thoughts.
White to move. Let's see your thoughts.
What was interesting about this puzzle is it shows how we prioritize ideas. People came up with plans instead of just moves, and that was great
The main attacking idea was a "minority attack" by pushing b5. It's a fine idea.
The main attacking idea was a "minority attack" by pushing b5. It's a fine idea.
The second idea, and the one played in the game, was also found by some in the comments. It's hard to see because it's very counterintuitive.
It looks at what black is threatening to do (play...e5), and stops it. That move is f4!
It blocks the bishop, but that's okay.
It looks at what black is threatening to do (play...e5), and stops it. That move is f4!
It blocks the bishop, but that's okay.
It creates a weakness on e4, but the black Knight isn't able to get to the square anytime soon. A weakness is really only a weakness if it can be exploited.
Here's the game this is from
chessgames.com/perl/chessgame…
Here's the game this is from
chessgames.com/perl/chessgame…
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