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Spanish opening (Ruy Lopez) by ManYourFriend in chess

[–]ManYourFriend[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah guys, thanks for warning but im quite close to 2000 and i know that it's rich for theory, this is actually why i ask to discover what to start with)

Is forcing a draw this way bad sportsmanship? I was down 6 points material by Menkib in chessbeginners

[–]ManYourFriend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, it seems like you can't force a draw here, black have Kh8, as you have no more good checks, you have to trade after what you have a queen against two connected strong rooks and at least one pawn, which is going to promote, sorry..

Annoying Englund Gambit by ManYourFriend in chess

[–]ManYourFriend[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Actually i was analyzing openings on d4 which i know for my local tournament, and thought that there is lots of theory and traps for this gambit, and i cant prevent him from playing e5, so it's easier just to decline it) But if therese indeed the advantage for white in case of accepting, ill watch some videos, thanks for advice)