Author: Daniel Jackson
Date: 01:48:11 07/10/04
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On July 10, 2004 at 04:10:00, Dan Andersson wrote: > I fail to see how it matters if white plays Rd6-d5-b5 or Kf1 Rd4. The latter >even seems conceptually easier as well as faster. Just go get the pawn and black >collapses. No real complications there since the runner pawn pair is dominating >the game. > But it is of some interest to se how an engine evaluates the Rook swap endgame. > >MvH Dan Andersson Yes there are many ways to win, but I'd choose 35.Rd5! as it follows the maxim, when it applies, reduce and simplify. The Rook exchange is most interesting and computers give a bigger plus for White with Rd5!..Kf8 36.Rb5!! when entered manually, and Black may as well throw in the towel. I'm almost certain Adams analized this ending, even before 31.Rxb4! Daniel
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