Gordon EF Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 2 hours ago, DeeTillEhDeh said: I just played it back - should never have blocked with the rook and swapped off rooks - big blunder that definitely cost the win - a bit of board blindness on my part - would have taken his Bishop if I had just moved my King - too focused on his Rook and not on what was happening elsewhere. Aye. I just fired the position into the analysis set up and it's one of these ones that seems fairly obvious once you see it. Didn't even consider it myself as, like you, I was too focussed on what was happening with the rooks and queens. Put it down to the lads having one eye on the cup final. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee-Bey Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) THE BETH HARMON SCOTTISH CUP FINAL I'm live at pitchside for this massive occasion, where our 2 finalists have kicked off. White has opened with pawns to c5 and e5, creating a pawn structure similar to the Maróczy Bind. This is usually seen in the Sicillian Defense after white's d pawn has been exchanged. This gives white a firm hold on the d5 square, prevents the optimal move of d5 and gives white some nice space in the centre. This may lead to a closed game, a typically edgy opening to a cup final, but with the unusal board setup, it's difficult to tell. Black has plenty options though, he may immediately strike back in the centre with pawns and break the bind, or delay, develop and open the position later. Another option is mounting a queenside attack. It's early days here Clive, but we're all set for a cracking cup tie. Back to the studio. Edited March 23, 2021 by Henderson to deliver ..... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Henderson to deliver ..... said: THE BETH HARMON SCOTTISH CUP FINAL I'm live at pitchside for this massive occasion, where our 2 finalists have kicked off. White has opened with pawns to c5 and e5, creating a pawn structure similar to the Maróczy Bind. This is usually seen in the Sicillian Defense after white's d pawn has been exchanged. This gives white a firm hold on the d5 square, prevents the optimal move of d5 and gives white some nice space in the centre. This may lead to a closed game, a typically edgy opening to a cup final, but with the unusal board setup, it's difficult to tell. Black has plenty options though, he may immediately strike back in the centre with pawns and break the bind, or delay, develop and open the position later. Another option is mounting a queenside attack. It's early days here Clive, but we're all set for a cracking cup tie. Back to the studio. Wit's the pawn daein' Tom? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Henderson to deliver ..... said: THE BETH HARMON SCOTTISH CUP FINAL I'm live at pitchside for this massive occasion, where our 2 finalists have kicked off. I've no idea about the app, but on the website you can right click to highlight squares and draw arrows. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) Sitting down after work, with a few cans, in my half-and-half scarf to watch the final. Edited March 23, 2021 by Gordon EF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee-Bey Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, DiegoDiego said: I've no idea about the app, but on the website you can right click to highlight squares and draw arrows. I use a tablet or mobile, so I can't do this. I like my way though, definitely gives it some amateurish Sportscene/BBC Alba vibes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 29 minutes ago, Henderson to deliver ..... said: I use a tablet or mobile, so I can't do this. I like my way though, definitely gives it some amateurish Sportscene/BBC Alba vibes. Next season, I'm expecting a full interactive replay mode with you digitally superimposed onto the board and walking around the pieces. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Pre-match programme for this featured highlights of my team losing to Elrohana in the first round at some tiny ground, with my pawn taking their knight before wheeching up his top to reveal a t-shirt bearing the message "Huv ye got it taped maw?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Gordon EF said: Next season, I'm expecting a full interactive replay mode with you digitally superimposed onto the board and walking around the pieces. I've now watched enough chess videos on YouTube to expect to see him framed beside the board saying into a huge mic "if he takes this, he is gone." Indian/ Russian accent optional. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 I've now watched enough chess videos on YouTube to expect to see him framed beside the board saying into a huge mic "if he takes this, he is gone." Indian/ Russian accent optional.You need to watch Agadmator. He's the king of analysis videos. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Sitting down after work, with a few cans, in my half-and-half scarf to watch the final.Fucking fence sitter.[emoji6] 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 31 minutes ago, DiegoDiego said: You need to watch Agadmator. He's the king of analysis videos. Who did you think I was talking about? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Who did you think I was talking about?I dunno, but his accent is neither Indian nor Russian. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Anyone fancy a friendly? RicheyEdwards 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 12 minutes ago, DiegoDiego said: 24 minutes ago, GordonS said: Who did you think I was talking about? I dunno, but his accent is neither Indian nor Russian. Sounded Russian to me, but I looked him up and he's Croatian. Close enough to play a Russian in a Bond film. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Shitebag behaviour that nobody opened the final with an audacious bongcloud opening. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Sounded Russian to me, but I looked him up and he's Croatian. Close enough to play a Russian in a Bond film. ^ Alan Cumming found. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eindhovendee Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 38 minutes ago, NotThePars said: Shitebag behaviour that nobody opened the final with an audacious bongcloud opening. Did they take the knee before the kick off? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Did they take the knee before the kick off? If I did, I'd struggle to get back up again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 21 minutes ago, DeeTillEhDeh said: 23 minutes ago, eindhovendee said: Did they take the knee before the kick off? If I did, I'd struggle to get back up again. Racist! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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