Extracts from 'THE JACKAL ATTACK' © Author: Adrian Skelton
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[Section B4]
1.e4 e6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.e5 Nfd7 5.d4 c5 6.Bg5 Be7 7.Be7 Qe7 8.Nb5 Qd8 9.Nd6 Kf8
Analysis in words:
Although many opt for this defence, Black’s results are not good. Unlike in Section B3,
which suggests that White should avoid early occupation of d6, in this particular line the knight’s presence on ‘d6’ is merited.
Additionally, there is a possibility that, at some point, the other knight can come to Ng5, adding to the
attack on f7.
But first White needs to decide between two systems; whether to bolster his pawn centre by 10.c3 or to play
10.Qd2 so as to further develop his control of the dark squares.
The location of Black’s king on the f-file tends to attract White’s queen to f4 with prospects of a king-side
attack – one motive for beginning with 10.Qd2. Although it will be found that Black sometimes replies with
10…h6 – clearly concerned that White will use the g5 square for knight or queen –
a key line is 10…cd where Black at once aims to both undermine support for the d6 knight and White’s grip
on the dark squares.
Alternatively, White can choose 10.c3. If the c-file is subsequently opened –
as is often the case – then this tends to lead to positions in which White can attempt to
invade with his rooks or has prospects of gaining an ending featuring a strong knight posted on either
d4 or d6 against a ‘bad’ bishop.
Examples of games in which 10.c3 has been used include Joba – Fablk,
while those featuring the
10.Qd2 line are evidenced in Lange – Berwanger.
Supporting Analysis:
Lange J – Berwanger T 2005►
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Joba P – Fablk T 2000: