The game below, from Moscow in 1945, shows the devastating effects of a Knight OUTPOST. An knight outpost is a knight that is ANCHORED with a protecting pawn, and is also not able to be attacked by an enemy pawn. Ideally it also cannot be easily attacked by an enemy knight or bishop. This game shows a great knight outpost, established on move 17, and is the subject of today's classroom demonstration. Note: why doesn't black's queen attack that seemingly "free" pawn on move 18? Work it out with a variation by moving the pieces on your own.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
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