Author: Albert Silver
Date: 07:26:24 11/04/04
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On November 04, 2004 at 01:50:38, John Merlino wrote:
>On November 03, 2004 at 20:10:48, Dan Andersson wrote:
>
>>[D]8/1p2kp2/2pn1p1p/p2p1P1P/3P1PP1/PPN2K2/8/8 b - - 0 1
>> This is kind of a test position. While the position is reasonably well balanced
>>I believ whit might have a slightly better outlook. But I just wonder if any
>>program will consider the radical 1. ... Nb5 as a sure equalizer?
>>
>>MvH Dan Andersson
>
>What does Black do after 1...Nb5 2.Nxb5 cxb5 3.g5! hxg5 4.fxg5 fxg5 5.h6
>
>jm
Dan is correct, and I'm afraid many engines have trouble seeing the truth in it.
Even the mighty endgame player Shredder. After 2.Nxb5 cxb5, it's a dead draw as
White cannot penetrate Black's side.
Albert
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