Author: Hans van der Zijden
Date: 11:30:48 06/21/03
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>>[D]2Brr1k1/5ppp/8/8/6B1/8/5PP1/5RK1 w - - 0 1 >>The fact that _this_ position can't be won does not make 2 bishops on the same >>color stronger than a rook. > >I didn't say they were. I was merely disagreeing that the rooks were stronger. >There's a difference. > >I'm sure you'll find this position more interesting: >[D]2qrr1k1/2p2ppp/1p6/p4B2/P5B1/1P6/2P2PP1/5RK1 w - - Not really. >The point is I think you will find that the 2 same color bishops are as tough as >nails and there really is little reason to think that a rook is stronger. The >extra pawn gives Black some advantage, but my guess it is not enough. It's clear >with equal pawns, it's an equal position. I must admit I have overlooked the defensive strenght of the bishops. But that's just it, they only can defend. No attacking power. In the majority of the positions they will probably hold the draw. But I found a nice position where you would probably favor the rookside as well :). [D]8/4rk2/8/8/1p6/1Pp2K2/B1P5/1B6 w - - Hans
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