Beat the Masters 5
June 1988, Position D
White to play
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Not keen on regaining the pawn with 1. Nxd4 as it allows Black to exchange off Bg2.
ReplyDeleteFortunately I think I have 1. Bh6: 1... Bxh6 (forced I believe) 2. Qxd4 0-0 (best) 3. Qxe4 and White has regained his pawn and preserved Bg2. He has some prospects of play on the queenside.
My move choice: 1 Bh6.
10 points Angus.
DeleteI suspect it’s going to be a popular choice - but there are some interesting comments from the Masters which I’ll publish tomorrow.