Many players throughout history have expressed the thought that the real beauty of chess is under the surface. On the surface we see the moves, but unless it’s a flashy queen sacrifice, easily understood and admired, it takes knowledge and effort to understand the ideas behind them.
This is a ln excellent write-up. I love simple positional play like this, because often it leads to sharp tactics later in the game.
Not only is Rad1 a move that prepares Rd4 to discourage counterplay, but in general it is just a great square for the rook, due to the open file. It can lead to discovered attacks and prepares it to infiltrate the seventh rank later. Your opponent is going to have a tough time countering simple moves like this.
This is a ln excellent write-up. I love simple positional play like this, because often it leads to sharp tactics later in the game.
Not only is Rad1 a move that prepares Rd4 to discourage counterplay, but in general it is just a great square for the rook, due to the open file. It can lead to discovered attacks and prepares it to infiltrate the seventh rank later. Your opponent is going to have a tough time countering simple moves like this.
Thank you, that is exactly what happened in the game!