Author: Amir Ban
Date: 22:45:56 07/06/04
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On July 06, 2004 at 19:47:31, Gian-Carlo Pascutto wrote: >On July 06, 2004 at 17:22:19, Amir Ban wrote: > >>I don't see where luck comes in here. > >After white committed with Rxa7/Rxb7 he may have been beyond rescue >already, though neither program realized it at the time - Junior also >thought white had the better chances. > I think Rxa7 is required, or else white accepts a black advantage. Clearly there are better moves than Rxb7. When your attack is worth two pawns, is it a surprise or luck if it eventually wins ? I don't think so. It may not be guaranteed to win, but 100% success is an unreasonable requirement for an attack. >The interesting question is whether Junior avoids the losing >moves with white. If it doesn't, then I would say you were lucky. > I don't follow. Junior would not play Rxb7 or Ra1, but since when is it a requirement to play both sides well ? Amir
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