user9620: In this game, the last move made by white was Bg5 . Now it's black's turn. A software analysis shows that black is winning in this position with -2.51 evaluation. I am unable to spot the black's next best move ? Any kind of hint is appreciated !


user-1: This isn't a deep analysis using a computer, just my 'at a glance' thoughts.
Here are my observations:

The pawn structure is typical for a Caro-Kann structure
Black is a little cramped
There is no forced win, so what you pick is a stylistic decision

These are the moves I would consider:

1...Qc7 or 1...O-O are thematic in the Caro-Kann pawn structure
1...Nd5 offering a trade of dark square bishops would help relieve Black's cramped position
1...c5?! is too soon, but Black would like to get this move in sometime to challenge White's space advantage
1...Bxf3?!, although exchanges a bad bishop, I think this is too soon, and I would prefer to keep the pressure on the knight


user7297: This seems to be a bug in the chessboard's engine. If you look at the engine's main line, you'll see that it is bogus. After 11... h6, White will never sacrifice his bishop.


9620: <p>In this game, the last move made by white was <strong>Bg5</strong> . Now it's black's turn. A software analysis shows that black is winning in this position with -2.51 evaluation. I am unable to spot the black's next best move ? Any kind of hint is appreciated !</p>

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 -1: <p>This isn't a deep analysis using a computer, just my 'at a glance' thoughts.</p>

<p>Here are my observations:</p>

<ol>
<li>The pawn structure is typical for a Caro-Kann structure</li>
<li>Black is a little cramped</li>
<li>There is no forced win, so what you pick is a stylistic decision</li>
</ol>

<p>These are the moves I would consider:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>1...Qc7</strong> or <strong>1...O-O</strong> are thematic in the Caro-Kann pawn structure</li>
<li><strong>1...Nd5</strong> offering a trade of dark square bishops would help relieve Black's cramped position</li>
<li><strong>1...c5?!</strong> is too soon, but Black would like to get this move in sometime to challenge White's space advantage</li>
<li><strong>1...Bxf3?!</strong>, although exchanges a bad bishop, I think this is too soon, and I would prefer to keep the pressure on the knight</li>
</ul>
 7297: <p>This seems to be a bug in the chessboard's engine. If you look at the engine's main line, you'll see that it is bogus. After 11... h6, White will never sacrifice his bishop.</p>

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