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Subject: Re: Rebel-Van Der Weil(I cannot see a clear win by 33...Qd4)

Author: Howard Exner

Date: 09:22:24 01/03/01

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On January 03, 2001 at 05:33:42, Jeroen van Dorp wrote:

>On January 03, 2001 at 02:25:59, Jeroen van Dorp wrote:
>
>>Just to be clear.
>
>No, I'm not clear, sorry.
>
>I was a bit confused by Howard's and Uri's answers, they seemed a little upset
>of some sort by  my analysis. Sorry, this is how I understood:

My view on analysis of chess positions, yours or anyone else, is that they are
all valid. It's chess after all. I was not upset with with your contribution.
It showed a clear line where white's chances are dismal.
>
>Together with his chess programs Uri wasn't convinced that Qd4 was winning
>immediately. I wasn't also at first, so I analysed. After my analysis (FWIW!)
>was convinced Qd4 is winning, so *if* I'm right no need to play h4, as *in
>general* it seems obvious to play a winning move, not another.  It seemed to me
>that his message was centering around the notion of Qd4 as a winning move. Sorry
>if I understood that wrong.
>
>Howard simulated RC on his Athlon 900 and his findings suggested RC might have
>played Qe7 after 33…Qd4 34. g3.
>I didn't doubt that, thus didn't disagree with Howard, I merely pointed out with
>the help of my analysis (again, FWIW) that – *if * RC would have played that
>move- I don't think it to be the best solution. That's all.
>
>I thought my analysis might help in the discussion about the "right" move.
>It seems I was wrong, oops, sorry. No harm intended :)

I think it did help. The choice of replys to Qd4 are
1. Qe7 (Rebel's default choice, however I read today that the default engine is
not the one being used - AntiGM is set to Smart)
2. g3 (the line you give looks strong for black)
3. h4 (Uri's suggestion, which looks best)

One last thought on analysis. I find this site a good place to share ideas
on different lines. If a line holds up we all benefit and are appreciative. If a
line misses something others jump in and the position with many minds at work
becomes clearer.

The day I believe someone's analysis is not worthy or usefull is the day I will
quit my involvement in chess.



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