SacramentoBob
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vote c5
Might not be necessary for EVERY move. Obviously this one is pretty important.Just an idea for a format going forward:
Tim is the moderator.
We have a debate for each move.
Tim calls for an official vote.
Tim tallies vote count, and sends our move to Kaspy.
No huge downsides. We end up with positions that look more like the Exchange variation of the Queen's Gambit declined. We don't have to give up the bishop pair if we don't want to. Not a huge fan of that structure from the Black side, but Black has achieved locking White's queen bishop in behind the pawn chain.Bob, what's the downside to 0-0?
The debate period doesn't have to be very long and you can certainly use moderator discretion on obvious recaptures and only legal move scenarios.Might not be necessary for EVERY move. Obviously this one is pretty important.Just an idea for a format going forward:
Tim is the moderator.
We have a debate for each move.
Tim calls for an official vote.
Tim tallies vote count, and sends our move to Kaspy.
thisSacramentoBob said:No huge downsides. We end up with positions that look more like the Exchange variation of the Queen's Gambit declined. We don't have to give up the bishop pair if we don't want to. Not a huge fan of that structure from the Black side, but Black has achieved locking White's queen bishop in behind the pawn chain.wdcrob said:Bob, what's the downside to 0-0?
Depending on his next move, we can still go with c5.
Too late. c5 was played.thisSacramentoBob said:No huge downsides. We end up with positions that look more like the Exchange variation of the Queen's Gambit declined. We don't have to give up the bishop pair if we don't want to. Not a huge fan of that structure from the Black side, but Black has achieved locking White's queen bishop in behind the pawn chain.Depending on his next move, we can still go with c5.wdcrob said:Bob, what's the downside to 0-0?
most common are Bd3 and Ng1e2Nf3 and a3 also possibleNow, what are white's options here?
and so it begins.....Too late. c5 was played.thisSacramentoBob said:No huge downsides. We end up with positions that look more like the Exchange variation of the Queen's Gambit declined. We don't have to give up the bishop pair if we don't want to. Not a huge fan of that structure from the Black side, but Black has achieved locking White's queen bishop in behind the pawn chain.Depending on his next move, we can still go with c5.wdcrob said:Bob, what's the downside to 0-0?
Sorry you came in an hour late with your vote.and so it begins.....Too late. c5 was played.thisSacramentoBob said:No huge downsides. We end up with positions that look more like the Exchange variation of the Queen's Gambit declined. We don't have to give up the bishop pair if we don't want to. Not a huge fan of that structure from the Black side, but Black has achieved locking White's queen bishop in behind the pawn chain.Depending on his next move, we can still go with c5.wdcrob said:Bob, what's the downside to 0-0?
How do I learn what these mean?most common are Bd3 and Ng2e2Now, what are white's options here?
Nf3 and a3 also possible
These refer to pieces: B is bishop, N is Knight, Q is Queen, etc. if there are no pieces mentioned it's a pawn move.How do I learn what these mean?The obvious stuff... like a3, c5, c6, castle... I can follow.most common are Bd3 and Ng2e2Nf3 and a3 also possibleNow, what are white's options here?
Bishop to d3Knight at g1 to e2 (because either knight could move to e2)How do I learn what these mean?The obvious stuff... like a3, c5, c6, castle... I can follow.most common are Bd3 and Ng2e2Nf3 and a3 also possibleNow, what are white's options here?
The g2 is a typo right?Bishop to d3Knight at g2 to e2 (because either knight could move to e2)How do I learn what these mean?The obvious stuff... like a3, c5, c6, castle... I can follow.most common are Bd3 and Ng2e2Nf3 and a3 also possibleNow, what are white's options here?
yeah sorry. g1The g2 is a typo right?Bishop to d3Knight at g2 to e2 (because either knight could move to e2)How do I learn what these mean?The obvious stuff... like a3, c5, c6, castle... I can follow.most common are Bd3 and Ng2e2Nf3 and a3 also possibleNow, what are white's options here?
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I still love ya, GB.:(
I still love ya, GB.:(
No worries. Nothing has happened yet.I'm really interested in this but just super busy. I'll follow along and offer input when I can.
Go get 'em!
I don't know about SacBob, but Mr. Pickles is an excellent player, possibly close to Kaspy's level. Not that he'd offer it anyhow, but I don't want Pickles to give us advice; I feel like that would be cheating.Out of curiosity... how good are SacBob and Pickles vis Kasparov?
What rooks?No way we leave our king trapped behind pawns like that set up for an easy rook mate.McGarnicle said:
I've already learned stuff and we're just getting started. Can't wait to see if the collective wisdom is an advantage in the end.No worries. Nothing has happened yet.We're gonna need you later. We're gonna need everybody. The most important thing, besides noticing potential tactical traps, is to try to guess what Kaspy's idea is behind each move.I'm really interested in this but just super busy. I'll follow along and offer input when I can.
Go get 'em!