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Matt Mackenzie wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 10, 2019 7:01 pm

That can be one way of stopping it (though far from the only one)

What's the difference? and it what other way you can stop something?

Thanks. Stopping something means making prophylaxis against it?

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Thanks.
A modest move is a mild move?

Any difference betwewen 'play into White's hands' and 'work in White's favour'?

Any difference betwewen 'play into White's hands' and 'work in White's favour'?

What's the difference between 'condition' and 'circumstance'?

He commented:
Forced, as otherwise the rook transfer Ra2-a5 is immediately decisive.


What is 'rook transfer'?

Thanks. Can we say that a modest move is not a gready move and is based on making yourself content with the currect state of affairs?

What's a modest move or continuation? A modest move is a cautious move that doesn't risk anything. It's the opposite of a bold/risky move. For example, if you've reached a position that is easily drawn, a modest move would keep the position drawn, but with no chance of winning. (A bold/risky move w...

Thanks. Is demanding an approving word?

The approach of the white king to the centre in the rook ending is simple and sufficient.

Means in all rook endings?

What does it mean that
Plan A (S points) is not particularly demanding and is quite drawish.?

Thanks. What is fair drawing chances? Moderate, 50-50?