Hi all, I had a game Sunday on this opening that followed a path that Fortman leaves as "may draw" and was wondering if anyone has a continuation or further play on this.
When I had White, I played 21-17 after the double exchange and my opponent defended with 6-9 instead of the recommended 8-11 in BC. After my 17-13, he played 9-14 instead of the 1-6 that Fortman gives as the the move leading to the WW credited to Tinsley. My choice after 9-14 was 26-23.
Any opinions on whether 9-14 "may draw"?
Thanks--Matthew
10-14 24-20 14-18
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Re: 10-14 24-20 14-18
Hi, Matthew!
According Kingsrow (10 pc db) 9-14 - weak draw. Your opponent was a brave man, indeed!
Great M. Tinsley lived in pre-computer era and all his analyses were as good as human analyses can be! It's not easy to draw the game after 9-14 cross aboard, in other hands - it's not easy to play it the strongest and best way for white.
I am proud I am human and have rights to make all mistakes!
AlexM
According Kingsrow (10 pc db) 9-14 - weak draw. Your opponent was a brave man, indeed!
Great M. Tinsley lived in pre-computer era and all his analyses were as good as human analyses can be! It's not easy to draw the game after 9-14 cross aboard, in other hands - it's not easy to play it the strongest and best way for white.
I am proud I am human and have rights to make all mistakes!
AlexM
I am playing checkers, not chess.