Author: John A. Gonzales
Date: 08:54:39 03/05/00
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On March 05, 2000 at 11:44:23, Robert Hyatt wrote: >On March 05, 2000 at 11:32:07, John A. Gonzales wrote: > >>6k1/2p2r1p/2PrQ3/P7/8/4K3/1P5P/8 w - - 0 1 >> >>In the above position, with white to move, I'm wondering if any of the top >>programs give Qxd6 as winning. Seems to me after that move the 3 connected >>passed pawns overwhelm the lone black rook. Junior 6a and Fritz 6a, on a >>PIII-600, appear to seriously only consider Qc4. If this is so I'm a little >>disappointed these two top programs don't find Qxd6. Even I, not a strong >>player, found Qxd6 when asked to find the winning move. >> >>Thanks for your thoughts, >> >>John > > >Qc4 is also an easy win here... I'm not sure it is necessary for a program >to find the 'flashiest' win... I just want them to find a "sure win". What's the winning line(s) after Qc4? Thanks, John
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