QGD with Ba6 - Chess Forums

UnseenAcademicals

Nov 2, 2014

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#1

Hi all, I played white in the below, both players ~1400. In response to Ba6 I moved b3. Was this a good response? Tarrasch drops the score to zero as a result of this move. I don't follow why? Any thoughts please. Thanks

notmtwain

Nov 2, 2014

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#2

Because Ba6 dropped a pawn and you didn't take it.

UnseenAcademicals

Nov 2, 2014

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#3

Thanks, I did consider that actually but then what about whites inability to castle? Is a pawn enough compensation for that. I didnt feel confident playing from this position.

notmtwain

Nov 2, 2014

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#4

nikhilsarna wrote:

Thanks, I did consider that actually but then what about whites inability to castle? Is a pawn enough compensation for that. I didnt feel confident playing from this position.

You should try it out with your computer and see what variations you come up with.