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Subject: Re: WMCCC rd 2, Ferret-Gandalf - spectacular sacrificial game

Author: Uri Blass

Date: 02:34:20 08/20/01

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On August 20, 2001 at 03:33:18, Jeroen Noomen wrote:

>On August 19, 2001 at 15:28:01, Peter Kappler wrote:
>
>Hi,
>
>Some comments on this game, in which I was operator for Gandalf:
>
>1. After 40 moves Black was clearly winning. Ferret didn't seem
>   to find a suitable plan during the game and both programs
>   showed over +3 for Black.
>2. 42 ... Qa1? complicates matters, where 42 ... Qd4! (also
>   expected by Ferret) wins very easily after the exchange of
>   queens.
>3. 43 e5! is a brilliant schwindle, the only chance to play on.
>4. 43 ... Qxa3? spoils the win. Ferret expected the obvious
>   43 ... Qxe5! after which Black is still much better.
Are you sure that 43...Qxa3 spoils the win?
is there a draw for white after 44...Qc1?

Uri



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