Author: Andrew Williams
Date: 11:01:12 05/31/00
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On May 31, 2000 at 06:30:01, Peter McKenzie wrote: >[D]r1q2rk1/2pb1ppp/ppnp1n2/4pP2/P1P1P3/2PP2PP/4N1B1/R1BQK2R w KQ - > >In this position, Van Wely played 15.g4 and went on to record a fine victory. >I wonder how many programs can find g4 here? I've tried it with my program but >after a few minutes it still prefers O-O, I'll leave it running over night but >I'm not optimistic. > Hi PM finds g4 after 5 seconds and sticks with it at least up to depth 14 (18 minutes). This is on a K6-300. >I'm guessing that most programs won't like g4 because it weakens the kingside, >but of course white has such a strong central grip here that he can afford to >start kingside operations. Moves like O-O and Be3 are not bad but I think g4 is >best. > >cheers, >Peter I think that it's exceptionally difficult to find the point at which a central grip renders an exposed King safe. With this much material on the board, I'm most surprised that my program is willing to play g4. Andrew
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