GothicInventor vs. Twirling Fern, What's the best move
GothicInventor
Posted: Apr 13 2008, 08:55 PM


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The game:

http://www.gothic-chess.com/javascript/game.php?gameid=2578

...has a position where it appears White is ripe and ready to sac after 14...Nj6, shown below.

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The question is, what is the best move for White above?
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ChessV
Posted: Apr 16 2008, 06:12 PM


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Does Axj6 work? How about Cxi7?
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GothicInventor
Posted: Apr 19 2008, 06:55 PM


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QUOTE (ChessV @ Apr 16 2008, 06:12 PM)
Does Axj6 work? How about Cxi7?

Tempting tries, but both will eventually spiral into unsustainable attacks. Although the position is "primed" for attack, white just has to wait for a better opportunity.
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ColonelCrockett
Posted: Aug 4 2008, 12:32 PM


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Bi8 looks playable.
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