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Just when I thought the position was about to settle down to some subtle maneuvering, we plunge once more into a mire of complications! It was interesting that each of the Analysts, all experts, recommended a different move, which attests to the complexity of the position. Often in a game of chess there is not one objectively best move; it can just be a matter of taste what one plays - within limits of course. If you have a penchant for giving away your pieces you won't last long!

The World chose to play 16...Ne4, offering to exchange Knights. This is a very principled decision. I have mentioned previously how in the SHORT-TERM WHITE has dangerous ATTACKING CHANCES, but in the LONG-TERM, with his powerful CENTRAL PAWN MASS, BLACK has good prospects. With every exchange, the pawn mass becomes more potent, and white's attacking prospects are reduced. In particular an EXCHANGE OF QUEENS would be highly DESIRABLE FOR BLACK. That would instantly minimise the (potential) danger to Black's King; indeed it would be well placed to support the centre pawns.

An exchange of Knights brings The World a step closer to the long-term goal of an ENDGAME - a position with just a few pieces on the board. Yes, in principle, 16...Ne4 is STRATEGICALLY a good move. My only concern is, does it work TACTICALLY? In other words, is there a short-term shot we are missing? Garry has chosen to go in for the exchange with 17 Nxe4 - he could have avoided it with 17 Nd5 - so I have a funny feeling he has something up his sleeve on the next move. Let's see.

Once again, the next few moves are going to be absolutely critical for both sides; though you shouldn't have too much trouble with this next one...

Good luck World!

Qxe4 to Kasparov's Nxe4

The Knight must be taken back, so the only move is 17...Qxe4.

Qxe4 to Kasparov's Nxe4

It is the only move for us to make, since we have to recapture the Knight. What Garry prepared for his 18th move is interesting; possibly 18.Qb3 with a double attack on b7 and f7. Then we have to consider 18...Bd4!? with the following 19.Qxf7 Ne5 and Ng4. Anyway, with Black's 16...Ne4, the game develops (or deviates) to the tactical(resources)stage.

Qxe4 to Kasparov's Nxe4

There is nothing else to do - we have to take the Knight. The critical position will arise after 17...Qxe4 18.Qb3 Nd4 19.Qxf7, and we will have to play very precisely to hold our equality.

Qxe4 to Kasparov's Nxe4

My recommended Queen on c4 captures Knight on e4 is A FORCED move, as we must recapture the Knight on e4.