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@ChessVibes Hello Nelson, there are situations where it is impossible to perform the Stonewall, and I always lose with white when that happens
in the sequence that I attach If I do not capture the pawn on c5 I cannot position my bishop on d3, what do you suggest in that case?
And finally, what can I do when my opponent moves his pawn on e4 and can no longer place my knight on f3?
Could you tell me a sequence for those two cases please?
1. d4 d5 2. e3 { D00 Queen’s Pawn Game } c5 3. dxc5 Nc6 4. Bd3 e5 5. c3 e4 6. Bc2 Qg5
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I believe the correct response to c5 is c3, maintaining the tension.
If they then take (xd4), then you recapture which maintains your center.
I believe your error is 3. dxc5
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@ChessVibes But if I do what you say he will advance the Pawn to c4 and I will no longer be able to place my bishop on d3. And I would need a sequence for that too. Could Nelson please help me with this? It’s very important
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Ah. I think the best move per the engine is to play b3.
Best case he takes it, and you can recapture with your a-pawn, gain a half-open file for your rook, an outlet for your bad bishop, and then continue your Stonewall from there.
If he doesn’t take it and reinforces by extending another pawn forward, the engine gives you a +2.0 (despite no pieces being traded yet) and recommends a4. All the trades out of this position seem to favor white.
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I’ll try to answer these in the group coaching call!
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