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The move Bg4 in the Pirc defense
How do I use the analysis output of a UCI engine?B50: Sicilian Defense 3. Bc4Is Bg4+ good in this position in the Alekhine Defense?White's c5 in Semi-Slav (or Slav) DefenseAn unnecessary threat?what does this move achieve?What is this opening/position called, and what is white’s best move?What is the most suitable position for a bishop here?Strategy for next move in a crowded situationWeakening the kingside with g5
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I am having trouble understanding a move studied in an opening book. The move is Bg4 in the Pirc defence in this position.
What is the point of aiming to exchange the bishop on f3? The point d4 does not seem to be the reason.
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I am having trouble understanding a move studied in an opening book. The move is Bg4 in the Pirc defence in this position.
What is the point of aiming to exchange the bishop on f3? The point d4 does not seem to be the reason.
analysis
edited 37 mins ago
Brian Towers♦
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Maths64Maths64
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Yes, sorry. I will correct that.
– Maths64
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Why do you say that the point on d4 is not the reason? It is the natural target for the bishop on g7, and even if there is no immediate threat to d4 an exchange on f3 would still weaken d4. Even if d4 is not the only reason for Bg4, it is still at least a reason.
– John Coleman
7 hours ago
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I am having trouble understanding a move studied in an opening book. The move is Bg4 in the Pirc defence in this position.
What is the point of aiming to exchange the bishop on f3? The point d4 does not seem to be the reason.
analysis
edited 37 mins ago
Brian Towers♦
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asked 8 hours ago
Maths64Maths64
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I am having trouble understanding a move studied in an opening book. The move is Bg4 in the Pirc defence in this position.
What is the point of aiming to exchange the bishop on f3? The point d4 does not seem to be the reason.
analysis
analysis
edited 37 mins ago
Brian Towers♦
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asked 8 hours ago
Maths64Maths64
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edited 37 mins ago
Brian Towers♦
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asked 8 hours ago
Maths64Maths64
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edited 37 mins ago
Brian Towers♦
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edited 37 mins ago
Brian Towers♦
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edited 37 mins ago
Brian Towers♦
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Maths64Maths64
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Yes, sorry. I will correct that.
– Maths64
7 hours ago
2
Why do you say that the point on d4 is not the reason? It is the natural target for the bishop on g7, and even if there is no immediate threat to d4 an exchange on f3 would still weaken d4. Even if d4 is not the only reason for Bg4, it is still at least a reason.
– John Coleman
7 hours ago
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Yes, sorry. I will correct that.
– Maths64
7 hours ago
2
Why do you say that the point on d4 is not the reason? It is the natural target for the bishop on g7, and even if there is no immediate threat to d4 an exchange on f3 would still weaken d4. Even if d4 is not the only reason for Bg4, it is still at least a reason.
– John Coleman
7 hours ago
Yes, sorry. I will correct that.
– Maths64
7 hours ago
Yes, sorry. I will correct that.
– Maths64
7 hours ago
2
2
Why do you say that the point on d4 is not the reason? It is the natural target for the bishop on g7, and even if there is no immediate threat to d4 an exchange on f3 would still weaken d4. Even if d4 is not the only reason for Bg4, it is still at least a reason.
– John Coleman
7 hours ago
Why do you say that the point on d4 is not the reason? It is the natural target for the bishop on g7, and even if there is no immediate threat to d4 an exchange on f3 would still weaken d4. Even if d4 is not the only reason for Bg4, it is still at least a reason.
– John Coleman
7 hours ago
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Compare that position with other variations where White does not allow ...Bg4 to be played. Black often struggles with the development of the c8 bishop.
Also, the central dark squares are indeed a target, so ...Bg4 is clearly helping there (what else could he possibly do in a different square?) Pawn breaks with ...e5 or ...c5 are a possibility as well
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Compare that position with other variations where White does not allow ...Bg4 to be played. Black often struggles with the development of the c8 bishop.
Also, the central dark squares are indeed a target, so ...Bg4 is clearly helping there (what else could he possibly do in a different square?) Pawn breaks with ...e5 or ...c5 are a possibility as well
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Compare that position with other variations where White does not allow ...Bg4 to be played. Black often struggles with the development of the c8 bishop.
Also, the central dark squares are indeed a target, so ...Bg4 is clearly helping there (what else could he possibly do in a different square?) Pawn breaks with ...e5 or ...c5 are a possibility as well
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Compare that position with other variations where White does not allow ...Bg4 to be played. Black often struggles with the development of the c8 bishop.
Also, the central dark squares are indeed a target, so ...Bg4 is clearly helping there (what else could he possibly do in a different square?) Pawn breaks with ...e5 or ...c5 are a possibility as well
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Compare that position with other variations where White does not allow ...Bg4 to be played. Black often struggles with the development of the c8 bishop.
Also, the central dark squares are indeed a target, so ...Bg4 is clearly helping there (what else could he possibly do in a different square?) Pawn breaks with ...e5 or ...c5 are a possibility as well
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Yes, sorry. I will correct that.
– Maths64
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Why do you say that the point on d4 is not the reason? It is the natural target for the bishop on g7, and even if there is no immediate threat to d4 an exchange on f3 would still weaken d4. Even if d4 is not the only reason for Bg4, it is still at least a reason.
– John Coleman
7 hours ago