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Subject: Re: Another interesting piece sac, who finds/plays it?

Author: Harald Faber

Date: 01:33:59 02/12/99

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On February 11, 1999 at 13:37:31, Dann Corbit wrote:

>>k1r4r/4b1p1/4p3/p2qPp1p/1npPN2n/2R1B2P/P2N1PP1/RQ4K1 w - f6 0 32
>>
>>Note that en-passant capture is legal.  This is an important point, since it is
>>likely to be one of the top candidates.
>Crafty 16.4 seems to like exf6 through 13 plies with an eval of +0.30 pawn.
>I would be interested also if any programs see the sac.  Are we positive it is
>valid?

I'd guess so. The connected pawns in the center and black's king safety should
justify this sac although I admit I didn't have a close look. Certainly it is no
forced win but I am sure the white position stands that sac.




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