Hello, and thanks for creating this forum.
I’ve been reading Karpov’s book and playing some of the games.
This one stops after move 37 though, with the note “resigns”. May I ask you to comment on why resignation is in order at this point?
Thanks!
Charlie
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Hi Charlie,
First Diagram
Black moves
after 19.Nf2 attacking the bishop at h3.
The position is even at this point.
White moves
after 19…Bg5 attacking the weak e-pawn.
Black has moved 19…Bg5 attacking the weak e-pawn and offers to sacrifice the bishop at h3…
White should not capture the bishop as after 20.NxBh3? follows 20…Bxe3+ and BxN regaining the piece and Black would have a better position.
The best move here for White is 20.c6 with an even game.
Instead of this White moves 20.Re2? and loses a pawn after 20…Nxc5 and Black is winning after this…
White resigns
Why does White resign?
This position is completely hopeless for White.
1. White is a piece down.
2. Black has a superior position as his pieces are far better developed and is going to win eventually. It is just a matter of time.
It is just a waste of time to play on. Among strong chess players you should resign a hopeless position like this or you make yourself ridiculous.
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