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"What does objectively mean in: White's position is objectively lost in either case." If the game was played out using "perfect" analysis, then white will lose - s/he is objectively lost. If strong computer plays strong computer, then white loses However, some other factors might affect the result ...

What does it mean that
we should not underestimate Plan A ( 1 7 points), because Black retains the option of a potential ...Bxe2, but we should not embrace Plan B (10 points), although objectively it doesn't change the position's evaluation too much.

?Thanks in advance

What does 'suspect' mean in:

White has not made any mistakes until now, so one might suspect that his position should be somewhat better

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Black's forces are well placed and seem to cooperate harmoniously

Doesn't cooperating imply harmony?

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What does it mean that a continuation " would rather favour me"?

John McKenna wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 17, 2018 8:21 pm

The quality of piece placement almost certainly mattered before but, for reasons unkown to us here, it matters much more now.

Why did it matter before?

. It is then that the quality of piece placement really matters.
means
. It is then that the quality of piece placement becomes really important.
meaning that it doesn't matter before?

tHANKS IN ADVANCE

thanks.
What's the difference between hold an advantage and have an advantage?

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I should strengthen my position further and gain more space with 1 1 e4.
means e4 just gains spece or also strengthens my position ?

in:
, I must use a logical but extraordinary idea
What does extraordinary mean?

What does expansion mean in: The main factor in the position is White's intended activity on the kingside and in the centre. His d3-bishop might emerge as a very dangerous piece, as it is directed towards my king. So, the correct handling of this position requires my expansion on the other side of t...

Roger de Coverly wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:50 am

soheil_hooshdaran wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 14, 2018 6:50 am

What does "well as" mean?

It might be a misprint or a non-native English writer, with "as well as" being the usual expression in the context.

thx

What's the sense of 'thus' in
White has sacrifced a pawn,
trying to open fles on the queenside, where he believes he should concentrate his efforts. Thus,
White enjoys pressure on the queenside and the better bishop.?

The position is objectively equal means the position is in itself equal?

Then I shall be ready to execute my plans on the queenside, involving . . .c4, . . .Qc7, or . . .Nc6-e7 and
then . . .Qc7, well as doubling rooks on the a-fle.
What does "well as" mean?