I noticed the following probe played by several very strong players in the Chinese opening. Thoughts? Opinions?
The most basic observation is that after connecting Black probably doesn't like to continue as in the most common variation without the probe present.
Can Black resist like this? Or will White leave the probe and play at the side but different than in the main line? Dieter
Tapir: In one case in my database White played directly , the aim wasn't to cut Black anyway, but after exchanging
for
if Black wants to connect he has to take bad shape, but if I remember correctly heavy cutting action and complicated fighting followed after
. (Black of course plays
only if he doesn't want to come back to connect directly.