Diagram 8 · White to move
Black has set up in Dutch fashion and everything of White's is developed. Both bishops look impressive on the long diagonals, but neither of them is biting on anything, and there is no target to go after on either wing. So the question is what the pawns should do. One central push changes what Black's pawns will be able to defend for the rest of the game.
Positional Chess Puzzles
Black
sealed
White
Diagram 8
Position found by GrandLapinDiagram 8 · White to move
Black has set up in Dutch fashion and everything of White's is developed. Both bishops look impressive on the long diagonals, but neither of them is biting on anything, and there is no target to go after on either wing. So the question is what the pawns should do. One central push changes what Black's pawns will be able to defend for the rest of the game.
Positional Chess Puzzles
Coach