Author: Robin Smith
Date: 17:43:55 05/07/03
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On May 05, 2003 at 14:55:43, Peter Berger wrote: >On May 05, 2003 at 09:09:12, Jorge Pichard wrote: > >>Some programs would select to move the king or 1....h5? which allow white to >>penetrate, but 1....h6! would be the correct move by just sitting tight, and >>there is no danger of Whites's king penetrating. >> >>8/1p2k2p/4p3/1PP2pp1/3P4/7P/5KP1/8 b - - 0 1 > >A fascinating postion although I disagree with your explanation. This position >is not so much about penetration itself but about getting a protected passer and >avoiding one for your opponent which will bind the opposing king to this side of >the board and free your own for said penetration. That's the reason why 1..h5 ?? >is so bad; it destroys the majority. Kd7 is just as good as h6 of course. > >It seems engines don't understand this motive at all. >Try this one with your favourite program and let it search for a while: > >[D]8/1p1k4/4p2p/1PP2pp1/2KP4/7P/6P1/8 w - - 0 1 > >This is a draw (I hope ;) ). >Peter Hi Peter, Interesting position. What is the source? Robin
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