Mafooz Ghafoori
Grzznikov-Mahfooz Ghafoori, Continental Open 1996 two 1900 players . Black to move. Grzznikov-Mahfooz Ghafoori, Continental Open 1996 two 1900 players . Black to move. Black played l Nxe2 . Was this a good move If it is, what is the follow lip If it's poor, please explain why. It may seem strange to give up such a fine Knight for such a poor Bishop. Nevertheless, this plan of acquiring the two Bishops turns out to be extremely effective against an opponent who doesn't have much play of his own....
List of Imbalances
Superior Minor Piece the interplay between Bishops and Knights trying to make one superior to the other . Pawn Structure a broad subject that encompasses doubled pawns, isolated pawns, backward pawns, passed pawns, etc. 9 Space the annexation of territory on a chessboard. Material owning pieces of greater value than the opponent's. Control of a key file or square files, ranks, and diagonals act as pathways for your pieces, while squares act as homes. Whole plans can center around the...
Summary of Imbalances and Ideas [diagram Skn
White s pawns point towards the queenside. This means that he would like to increase his control of space in that area. The best way to do this is b2-b4-b5. 8.Rbl is far superior to 8.a3 because pushing b2-b4 weakens the al-h8 diagonal. Getting the Rook off this dangerous line is a wise thing to do. Analyze these moves l.d4 d6 2.c4 e5 3.d5 Nf6 4.Bg5 Be7 5.Nc3 0-0 6.e4 Nbd7 7.Nge2 Qe8 8.Ng3. Do they make sense Who stands better Did either player make any major mistakes Did you do your best Okay,...