Author: Igor Gorelikov
Date: 02:51:27 10/11/02
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On October 11, 2002 at 05:38:59, Omid David wrote: >On October 11, 2002 at 05:33:22, Igor Gorelikov wrote: > >>I was amazed when Kramnik has played 23.Bxc6? >> >>The position is winning for White. >> >>The black pieces are pinned. White can make his position stronger and >>stronger. >> >>My first thought was 23.Kf1 to provide better position for king. But it's too >>passive and first White has to move his pawns with either a2-a4 or f2-f4. >> >>My single explanation: Kramnik has mercy for Fritz. > >That was also my impression at the time Kramnik avoided playing Bd4, and allowed >the exchange of bishops. But when you see how he struggled to get a win at that >dead draw endgame, you might change your mind! Maybe you are right. The point is that White after 23.Bxc6 has an easy game without any complications... but with small chances for a win :-) Regards, Igor
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