Author: Peter McKenzie
Date: 13:13:11 07/22/04
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Hi again and thanks for the responses. Here are some more thoughts on the position. If h4 is played then it is likely that the following pawn structure is reached: [D]1k1r3r/ppp1q3/4bp2/2p3p1/3nPp1p/1PNP1P1P/P1PQB1P1/R3R2K w - - I think many programs misevaluate this pawn structure. For example, white is probably penalised for having a backward pawn on g2, but is black penalised for having a backward pawn on g5? Probably not, because the f6 pawn means that g5 is not truly backward but in reality white's e4 pawn stops f6-f5 thereby making g5 *effectively* backward. Also, this pawn structure (after h4 h3) makes it very hard for black to open up the kingside. I'm open to suggestions on how to evaluate that though :-) Anyway, with the more flexible structure of pawns on g5 and h5 white must always be concerned about black starting an attack with g4. Once that threat is removed it is easier for white to play actively on the queenside or in the centre. thats all, Peter
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