Objectively means basically?Andy Stoker wrote: ↑Tue Aug 28, 2018 11:52 am"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 - for example, black might fail to see the correct continuation, black might get into time trouble and make a mistake ...
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Objectively=with best play?Andy Stoker wrote: ↑Tue Aug 28, 2018 11:52 am"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 - for example, black might fail to see the correct continuation, black might get into time trouble and make a mistake ...
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What's a social player?
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It might depend on the national context, but in English usage, someone who played chess every so often, possibly even to a reasonable standard, but didn't play in formal (rated) competitions.
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What's the better half of a draw?
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Thanks.
What does it mean that
Black is on the ascendancy !
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What does it mean that
Black is on the ascendancy !
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In what sense - "draw" as in for deciding ties for a cup/competition, or as in sharing the spoils?
"Set up your attacks so that when the fire is out, it isn't out!" (H N Pillsbury)
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Obviously, a central breakthrough is necessary in order to gain anything more than the better half of a draw.Matt Mackenzie wrote: ↑Wed Sep 05, 2018 4:03 pmIn what sense - "draw" as in for deciding ties for a cup/competition, or as in sharing the spoils?
So, I guess it is for any game
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The side with the "better half of the draw" is the one with slightly better but insufficient winning chances. That doesn't stop players like Carlsen playing for ever in attempting to win.
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thx.
Does should mean perhaps in:
After this White should gain the advantage.
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Does should mean perhaps in:
After this White should gain the advantage.
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In:
Bringing the 'poor' a8-rook directly into play can only be to Black's benefit
Why is 'poor' quoted?
Bringing the 'poor' a8-rook directly into play can only be to Black's benefit
Why is 'poor' quoted?
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What does it mean that
17 Bxc5 ? is not on due to [...]?
17 Bxc5 ? is not on due to [...]?
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What's a pawn expansion?
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"not on" is a British idiom meaning infeasible or unacceptable. In this context, it means it doesn't work tactically.
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"it is better to play with material in hand, rather than nothing at all in return for one's suffering " What does 'in hand' mean?