White to move. How should White proceed?
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White to move. How should White proceed?
Source: ChessToday.net
I would be tempted by Bh6
1. Bh6 gh6
2. Qh6 with the threat of Ng5
2. …..f6 (is there another move?)
3. Ne4 de4
4. Re4 Bc8
5. Bc4 Rf7
6. Rh4 and it looks hopeless for black to my eye.
Here’s one line. Sac a bishop, knight exchange, give up rook for bishop. Todorov did this in real time?
Bxh6 hxg
Qxh6 Rd8
Ng5 NxN
QxN+ Kf8
Bh7 any
Qg8+ Ke7
RxB+ fxe
Qg7#
Mark
I don’t consider anyone with a 2000+ rating an “amateur”, Susan. Please be more sensitive.
A 2000 player is DEFINITELY an amateur. Go troll elsewhere.
Since when does a 2075 player a professional?
Everyone under 2200 is an amateur.
I am a 2080 player and beat 2200 up to 2400 rated players.
I am a chess expert or candidate master, according to USCF interpretation.
Which sounds better than amateur, don’t you think.
But then, since I play chess as a hobby, then I am considered an amateur.
But still I like to be called a chess expert or candidate master.
Anyway, the Bergamo Open was won by Korneev (2600+).
Todorov earned a well-deserved 4th place and Marcello Astengo (not to be mistaken with the stronger Corrado Astengo) was 25th out of 46.
And if you care with the tactics instead of the ELO, guys? Because this is nice, even if Astengo didn’t defend well, the combination is a brilliant one.
Another definition of an amateur is someone who pursues something for the sheer love of it, while a professional is someone who is a hired gun, a mercenary!
Just kidding! 🙂
im 2000+ rating and have won money b4. if you get paid your a pro a very low paid one to be sure. about a penny an hour
what if Black does not take the bait and does not take on 1… gxh6 ? How does white follow-thru then? thanks
Bh6 is the way forward for white here. And of course black is an amateur. Wit ELO 2150 I am (definitely!) one myself. Even Im Souleidis – over ELO 2400 strong – considers himself an amateur. Do not overrate yourself only because you love the game, which of course is great, but realistically assess these two players’ comparative playing strength. You awesomely strong Candidate Master, you…
The point is what gives Susan Polgar the right to decide who is an amateur and who is not?
1. Because it’s her blog.
2. Because that’s the standard most chess players go by. Unless you’re a titled player and make a living in playing chess, you’re an amateur.
Now you need to go take your pills and get lost.
Well spoken, Anon 9:32 am. People who debate such ridiculous things should be legally required to take their little pills every few hours, just in case of. 😉