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breakerofwind
11/07/2006
10:37:47
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 Subject: GLOBAL BOUNTY HUNTERS #112
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I second that emotion (from the previous topic). Ro has been doing excellant work as captain.
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grandphish
11/07/2006
11:22:12
[ report this post ] | November 7 Team Notes
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Congratulations to our teammates winning games yesterday:
a_professional_idiot (1753) defeated deathmaster (1691) of team Canadian_Bacon
a_professional_idiot (1753) defeated deathmaster (1691) of team Canadian_Bacon
drtony (1217) defeated rageagainstchess (1469) of team The_Sneaky_Knight_Connection
drtony (1217) defeated mariok (1173) of team Knights_of_Force
NEW ANNOTATED GAMES:
For those following the annotated games of the team, I have posted 5 new games today:
trond v. craig_osborne
aliens243 v. outofthebox
rincewindlep v. drtony
terrabull v. kookabura
patagusto v. hm3zippy
CONSECUTIVE TEAM GAMES WITHOUT A LOSS (2 or more) AS OF 11/7/06
2 Games: chupacabra; cjjpeterson; drtony; kapablanca, patagusto; ronlumm; snowdog; sstonka
3 Games: peterf
4 Games: astinkyfart
5 Games:
6 Games: a_professional_idiot
7 Games: erp9922
8 Games:
9 Games:
10 Games: drron; neeta11; smallphish
11 Games:
12 Games:
OPENING OF THE DAY
Today's opening is the Old Indian, Main Line
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 d6 3. Nc3 e5 4. Nf3 Nbd7 5. e4
Position after 5.e4
White has a strong presence in the center. How should Black proceed?
Most common variations from master play listed below.
GAME OF THE DAY
In today's game, White prepares a common tactical strike.
[Event "Metz"]
[Site "Metz"]
[Date "1994.??.??"]
[EventDate "?"]
[Round "?"]
[Result "1-0"]
[White "Julian Hodgson"]
[Black "Lev Psakhis"]
[ECO "A21"] - English
[WhiteElo "?"]
[BlackElo "?"]
[PlyCount "58"]
1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Bb4 3. g3 Bxc3 4. bxc3 d6 5. Bg2 f5 6. c5 dxc5 7. Ba3
Qd6 8. d4 exd4 9. cxd4 Qxd4 10. Qc1 Qf6 11. Nh3 Nd7 12. O-O Ne7 13. Bb2
Qf7 14. e4 O-O 15. Ng5 Qg6 16. exf5 Rxf5 17. Re1 Nd5 18. h4 N7b6 19.
Qxc5 c6 20. Be4 h6 21. Nf3 Na4 22. Qc2 Nxb2 23. Nd4 Ne7 24. Nxf5 Nxf5
25. Qxb2 Qf7 26. Bc2 c5 27. Qb5 Be6 28. Qxc5 Rc8
Postion after 28. … Rc8
What tactical theme can White employ to quickly end the game?
Answer below.
PUZZLE OF THE DAY
breakerofwind posted a correct solution to the November 6 puzzle:
1. … Ng4+ 2. hxg4 (2. Kg1 Nxf2+ 3. Kh2 Bd6#; 2. Kg3 Bd6+ 3. Bg3 Qxg3#) Bd6+ 3. Bg3 Qh4+ 4. Qh3 (4. Kg1 Qxg3+ 5. Qg2 Qxg2#) Bxg3+ 5. Kg1 Qxh3 6. Bxf3 Qh2+ 7. Kf1 Qf2#
olean_don posted a second solution:
1...Qf4+ 2 Bg3 (2. Kg1 Qg3+ 3. Qg2 Qxg2#) Ng4+ 3 hxg4 Bg1+ 4 Kxg1 Qxg3+ 5 Qg2 Qxg2#
November 7 Puzzle:
White to move and win.
COMPLETED MATCHES
Opponent: Best of the King Fighters
Started: 5/12/06
Result: Won 4-0
kapablanca…….milotoys….….W
kapablanca…….milotoys….….W
ctrl-reset…....….gregdere….….W
ctrl-reset…....….gregdere….….W
Opponent: The Burninators
Started: 5/12/2006
Result: Draw 3-3
drron………..…….pawnmissile…….D
drron………..…….pawnmissile…….D
peterf……..…..….dickes………..….W
peterf……..…..….dickes………..….W
breakerofwind..….arch-nemesis…....L
breakerofwind..….arch-nemesis…....L
Opponent: Icelandic Sheep Group.
Started: 5/13/2006
Result: Won 6.5-1.5
a_professional_idiot…….gustur…….….W
a_professional_idiot…….gustur………..W
cathleya…………...…….drengur1…..….L
cathleya…………...…….drengur1…..….W
breakerofwind………..….ver123…….….W
breakerofwind………..….ver123…….….W
sonofcaissa………....….omarf……...….D
sonofcaissa………....….omarf……...….W
Opponent: P.C.T.-Polish Chess Team
Started: 5/13/06
Result: Lost 2.5-3.5
a_professional_idiot…….maciek26…….L
a_professional_idiot…….maciek26…….D
cathleya…………......….andrzejb….….L
cathleya…………......….andrzejb….….L
muppyman………......….pitk…..…..….W
muppyman………......….pitk…..…..….W
Opponent: The Red Rook Foundation
Started: 5/13/06
Result: Lost 1.5-2.5
lazarus_a…..bob_young…….….D
lazarus_a…..bob_young…….….W
ctrl-reset.…..jwrenfroe…….....….L
ctrl-reset.…..jwrenfroe…….....….L
OPENING OF THE DAY CONTINUATIONS
In master play, Black usually chooses to either develop slowly against the White center or attack from a fianchetto position.
A) 5. … c6 6. Be2 Be7 7. O-O O-O
A1)……………………………….8. Re7 a6 9. Bf1 b5
A2)……………………………….8. Qc2 a6 9. Rd1 Qc7
A3)……………………………….8. Be3 a6 9. d5 cxd5 10. cxd5
B) 5. … Be7 6. Be2
B1)……………6. … c6 transposes to A)
B2)……………6. … O-O 7. O-O c6 transposes to A)
C) 5. … g6 6. Be2 Bg7 7. O-O O-O
C1)………………………………..8. Be3 c6 9. d5 c5 10. Ne1 Ne8
C2)………………………………..8. Re1 c6 9. Bf1
C21)……………………………………………9. … Re8 10. d5 c5
C22)……………………………………………9. … exd4 10. Nxd4
C221)…………………………………………………………..10. … Re8
C222)…………………………………………………………..10. … Ng4
C23)……………………………………………9. … a5 10. Rb1 Re8
GAME OF THE DAY CONTINUATION
White uses deflection to clear the way for a pin against the Black Queen.
29. Qxc8+ 1-0 (28. … Bxc8 29. Bb3 +-)
GO BOUNTY HUNTERS!
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neeta11
11/07/2006
14:50:16
[ report this post ] | No. 1 Cappy!!
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Just like all that has already been said, cappy you're a champ!!
*starts waving pom poms around* go granphish.. woo woo...
Thanks for everything
:)
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grandphish
11/08/2006
11:25:23
[ report this post ] | November 8 Team Notes
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Congratulations to our teammates winning games yesterday:
trond (1807) defeated ap-chagi (1787) of team Spasskys
sankoteh (1273) defeated 777david777 (1227) of team The_Dutch_Lions
smallphish (1761) defeated pawn007 (1664) of team Belgian_Whelps
patagusto (1649) defeated dmatzek (1538) of team The_Sneaky_Knight_Connection
NEW ANNOTATED GAMES:
For those following the annotated games of the team, I have posted 5 new games today:
mraddams v. sankoteh
nemesis1010 v. lazarus_a
craig_osborne v. trond
chupacabra v. fuhsbox
panga74 v. betterthanyou
CONSECUTIVE TEAM GAMES WITHOUT A LOSS (2 or more) AS OF 11/8/06
2 Games: chupacabra; cjjpeterson; drtony; kapablanca; ronlumm; sstonka
3 Games: peterf
4 Games: astinkyfart; patagusto
5 Games:
6 Games: a_professional_idiot
7 Games:
8 Games:
9 Games:
10 Games: drron; neeta11
11 Games: smallphish
12 Games:
OPENING OF THE DAY
Today's opening is the Dutch.
1. d4 f5
Position after 1. … f5
Black attacks e4 from the flank. How should White proceed?
Most common variations from master play listed below.
GAME OF THE DAY
Today's game involves two World Champions. The new WC puts a crushing sacrifice and attack on the former WC.
[Event "Siemens Giants"]
[Site "Frankfurt"]
[Date "1999.06.29"]
[EventDate "1999.06.29"]
[Round "3"]
[Result "1-0"]
[White "Vladimir Kramnik"]
[Black "Anatoly Karpov"]
[ECO "D27"] - Queen's Gambit Accepted, Classical Variation
[WhiteElo "2751"]
[BlackElo "2710"]
[PlyCount "64"]
1. d4 d5 2. c4 dxc4 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. e3 e6 5. Bxc4 c5 6. O-O a6 7. Bb3 Nc6 8. Nc3
cxd4 9. exd4 Be7 10. Re1 Na5 11. Bc2 b5 12. d5 b4 13. Ba4+ Kf8 14. Bf4 bxc3 15.
d6 Nd5 16. dxe7+ Qxe7 17. Be5 Bb7 18. bxc3 Rd8 19. Nd4 Nc4
Postion after 19. … Nc4
White initiates a brilliant series of moves to lock up the win. Can you guess White's next move?
Answer below.
PUZZLE OF THE DAY
No solution to the November 7 puzzle has been posted. Have I finally stumped the panel of experts?
November 8 Puzzle:
White to move and win.
COMPLETED MATCHES
Opponent: team norway and int. friends
Started: 5/13/06
Result: Won 4-0
richardwyles…….sybatron….….W
richardwyles…….sybatron….….W
chupacabra….….raven4d…...….W
chupacabra….….raven4d…...….W
Opponent: Timeco
Started: 5/14/2006
Result: Lost 0-4
breakerofwind……….ricardobm…..….L
breakerofwind……….ricardobm…..….L
kapablanca……...….pentacerator…...L
kapablanca……...….pentacerator…...L
Opponent: Outback chess
Started: 5/14/2006
Result: Lost 1-3
a_professional_idiot…….muek54…….….L
a_professional_idiot…….muek54………..L
richardwyles………….….rdaus……...….W
richardwyles………….….rdaus……...….L
Opponent: The Dreamteam
Started: 5/15/06
Result: Won 3-1
a_professional_idiot…….agulla…….W
a_professional_idiot…….agulla…….W
chupacabra……….....….shravan…..W
chupacabra……….....….shravan…..L
Opponent: Chessmania
Started: 5/17/06
Result: Lost 0.5-3.5
ronlumm…..sidra3…….….L
ronlumm…..sidra3…….….D
drtony...…..preitaly……….L
drtony...…..preitaly……….L
OPENING OF THE DAY CONTINUATIONS
In master play, White has three major lines to choose from:
A) 2. g3 Nf6 3. Bg2 g6 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. O-O O-O 6. c4 d6
B) 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. g3
B1)………….3. … g6 4. Bg2 transposes to line A)
B2)………….3. … e6 4. Bg2
B21)…………………..4. … Be7
B211)…………………………….5. c4 O-O 6. O-O d6 7. Nc3 Qe8
B212)…………………………….5. O-O O-O 6. c4 transposes to line B211)
B22)…………………..4. … d5
B221)…………………………….5. c4 c6 6. O-O Bd6 7. b3 Qe7
B222)…………………………….5. O-O Bd6 6. c4 c6 transposes to line B221)
C) 2. c4
C1) 2. … e6 3. g3 Nf6 4. Bg2
C11)……………………4. … Be7 5. Nf3 trasposes to line B211)
C12)…………..….……4. … c6 5. Nf3 d5 transposes to line B221)
C13)…………..….……4. … c6 5. Nf3 d5 transposes to line B221)
C14)…………..….……4. … Bb4+
C141)…………………………….5. Bd2
C142)…………………………….5. Nd2
C2) 2. … Nf6
C21)……….3. Nc3 e6 4. Nf3 Bb4 5. Qb3
C22)……….3. g3 e6 transposes to line C1)
C23)……….3. Nf3 e6
C231)………………..4. Nc3 Bb4 5. Qb3
C232)………………..4. g3 d5 5. Bg2 transposes to line B22)
GAME OF THE DAY CONTINUATION
White uses multiple sacrifices to brilliantly destroy Black's position.
20. Bxg7+ Kxg7 21. Nf5+ exf5 22. Rxe7 Nxe7 23. Qe2 Ng6 24. Qxc4 Rd2 25. Bb3 Bd5 26. Qxa6 Rd8 27. Bxd5 R8xd5 28. h3 Ne5 29. a4 f4 30. a5 f3 31. Qb7 fxg2 32. a6 1-0
GO BOUNTY HUNTERS!
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peterf
11/08/2006
12:44:02
[ report this post ] | ... at last ....
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... I finished a team game and fortunately with a win I utilised the famous end game strategy "vinto dal prespegnimento" and recommend it to all teammates.
Captain - does this mean I am in "credit"???
On a slightly more serious note, I also wish to publicly thank Ro for his fantastic leadership = this (was) about to become and ex GBH'er is now an enthusiastic team member as a direct consequence.
I am also trying to play with Neeta - in a manner of speaking - eat your heart out teammates - having some diffculty getting started !!!! - maybe it is the Sydney Melbourne thing ????
Go GBH'ers - 150 here we come!!!!
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grandphish
11/08/2006
14:10:31
[ report this post ] | vinto dal prespegnimento
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Very nice Peter. It is amazing how many points we have picked up in the past few months using this critical endgame "technique". While not the preferred method of winning, the vinto dal prespegnimento can be a lethal weapon in one's chess arsenal. It is very hard to work into one's long term strategy for a game, but can strike at any time and deliver the point. Congratulations on the win, however gotten, and may there be many more wins to come.
Thanks to you, Peter, and to all the other GBHers who have expressed their appreciation and satisfaction with the new features I am bringing to the team. I know it is a lot of information, and not everyone will have time to utilize everything that is presented. It is not my intention to make grandmasters of every teammate, but rather to provide information and self-help tools that can be used as much or as little as each individual desires to allow a deeper understanding of the game that will hopefully lead to greater enjoyment of chess, friends, GameKnot and team. And if along the way we pick up some extra points as a result, that will be a great bonus. Thanks to all for your support.
Ro
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neeta11
11/08/2006
22:19:02
[ report this post ] | Peter and Neeta...
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We rhyme!! Oooh I see a rap group forming, do u own any bling bling?? Lets meet at Flinders Street Station and busk our way to glory!!
As Peter put it so eloquently, he has been trying to play with me...but no such success. ;) We both seem to have too many active games, despite the preference settings??
Hmm maybe the GK gods know you haven't even bought me a drink yet!! LOL
Also fellow Aussies (all 3 of us is it??), have you noticed the very funny posts made by Ron on the team website. ;) I have given him a warning... then we play rough. grdddd (I know ur scared Ron...I know u are!!) LOL
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carpe_diem
11/09/2006
05:34:30
[ report this post ] | Why not Carpe_Diem & Neeta???
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After all, I'm seizing the day (which is what Carpe Diem means), or, um, the opportunity...sorry peterf (not!)...Hey, neeta, you can challenge me anytime, unrated, rated, private or not, but I'll keep 'em to about 5-7 days per move...
I wanna get in on the Aussie action too - do you take outsiders?
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peterf
11/09/2006
11:34:47
[ report this post ] | ...Stone the Crows .....
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Carpe Diem - u have to be a fair dinkum ocker oo can speak strine Mite
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grandphish
11/09/2006
12:18:21
[ report this post ] | November 9 Team Notes
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Congratulations to our teammates winning games yesterday:
patagusto (1646) defeated hm3zippy (1510) of team US_Armed_Forces_Team
a_professional_idiot (1761) defeated stevetaylor (1638) of team United_Kingdom_Chess_Players
peterf (1837) defeated ap-chagi (1773) of team Spasskys
NEW ANNOTATED GAMES:
For those following the annotated games of the team, I have posted 5 new games today:
brocoli256 v. woz07
cjjpeterson v. kymstr84
cjjpeterson v. kymstr84
ctrl_reset v. neles
strats38 v. erp9922
CONSECUTIVE TEAM GAMES WITHOUT A LOSS (2 or more) AS OF 11/9/06
2 Games: cjjpeterson; drtony; kapablanca; sstonka
3 Games:
4 Games: astinkyfart; peterf
5 Games:
6 Games:
7 Games: a_professional_idiot
8 Games:
9 Games:
10 Games: drron; neeta11
11 Games: smallphish
12 Games:
OPENING OF THE DAY
Today's opening is the relatively rare Borg Defense
1. e4 g5
Position after 1. … g5
Black avoids the center conflict for the moment and immediately launches a wing offensive. What should White do next?
Most common variations from master play listed below.
GAME OF THE DAY
In today's game, Black strikes early with a deadly tactic to gain a lasting advantage.
[Event "Bucharest"]
[Site "Bucharest"]
[Date "1979.??.??"]
[EventDate "?"]
[Round "10"]
[Result "0-1"]
[White "Peicho Chonev Peev"]
[Black "Aldo Haik"]
[ECO "A53"]
[WhiteElo "?"]
[BlackElo "?"]
[PlyCount "72"]
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 d6 3.Nc3 e5 4.e3 Nbd7 5.Bd3 d5 6.dxe5 Nxe5 7.cxd5 Bb4 8.e4 c6
9.Bg5 h6 10.Bxf6 Qxf6 11.Nge2
Postion after 11. Nge2
What tactical theme can Black use to gain the upper hand?
Answer below.
PUZZLE OF THE DAY
The Nov. 7 and Nov. 8 puzzles remain unsolved. Have I finally stumped the panel of experts?
November 9 Puzzle:
White to move and win.
COMPLETED MATCHES
Opponent: Chessmania
Started: 5/17/06
Result: Lost 0.5-3.5
ronlumm…….sidra3….…..L
ronlumm…….sidra3….…..D
drtony…...….preitaly….....L
drtony…...….preitaly….....L
Opponent: What Once Was
Started: 5/17/2006
Result: Lost 1-3
snowdog……….yert………..….L
snowdog……….yert………..….W
jordian31…...….barney_cc…...L
jordian31…...….barney_cc…...L
Opponent: More Than Human
Started: 5/18/2006
Result: Won 5-3
trond……….....….mojomojo…….….W
trond……….....….mojomojo…….….W
vesa………..….….wolfpack123….….L
vesa………..….….wolfpack123….….W
kapablanca…..….tugger…….…..….W
kapablanca…..….tugger…….…..….D
breakerofwind…...dazzer906….…...L
breakerofwind…...dazzer906….…...D
Opponent: Outback chess
Started: 5/19/06
Result: Draw 2-2
a_professional_idiot…….pantoja…….L
a_professional_idiot…….pantoja…….W
kapablanca……….....….quadpan…..W
kapablanca……….....….quadpan…..L
Opponent: © The Club ©
Started: 5/19/06
Result: Lost 2-4
kapablanca…..jeeves…….….L
kapablanca…..jeeves…….….W
drtony…...…...golf16…….….L
drtony…...…...golf16…….….L
ctrl-reset….....ry6n……...….W
ctrl-reset….....ry6n……...….L
OPENING OF THE DAY CONTINUATIONS
In master play, White most often builds a center position, but there are a few instances where White has chosen to counter Black's wing aggression immediately.
A) 2. d4 h6
A1) ……..3. Nc3 Bg7
A11)………………..4. Bc4
A12)………………..4. Be3 d6
A13)………………..4. h4 gxh4 5. Nf3 d6
A2) ……..3. Bd3
A21)………..3. … d6 4. Ne2 c5 5. c3 Nc6
A22)………..3. … Bg7 4. Ne2 c5
A221)……………………………..5. c3
A2211)………………………………5. … Nc6
A2212)………………………………5. … cxd4
A222)……………………………..5. dxc5 Qa5+ 6. Nbc3 Qxc5
A3) ……..3. h4
A31)………..3. … g4 4. Qxd4 d5
A31)………..3. … gxh4 4. Rxh4
A4) ……..3. Bc4 d6
B) 2. h4 gxh4
B1) ……..3. Rxh4
B21)………..3. … e6
B22)………..3. … c5
B2) ……..3. d4 Bg7
GAME OF THE DAY CONTINUATION
Black takes advantage of a vulnerability in White's position to break open the game and establish a winning position.
11. … Qf3 ! -+ 12.Bb1 (White cannot take the Queen: 12. bxc3 ?? Nxf3+ 13. Kf1 Bh3#) 12. … Qxg2 13.Kd2 Qxf2 14.Kc1 Qe3+ 15.Qd2 Qxd2+ 16.Kxd2 Bg4 17.a3 Be7 18.Ba2 O-O-O 19.h3 Bf3 20.Rhg1 cxd5 21.exd5 Rhe8
22.Kc2 Bg5 23.Nd4 Bh5 24.Rae1 Bg6+ 25.Kb3 Nd3 26.Rxe8 Rxe8 27.Ndb5 Kd7 28.Bb1 a6 29.Bxd3 Bxd3 30.Nd4 Re3 31.Nd1 Rxh3 32.Nf2 Re3 33.Ng4 Re4 34.Kc3 Be2 35.Nxe2 Rxe2 36.Rf1 f6 0-1
GO BOUNTY HUNTERS!
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carpe_diem
11/09/2006
12:49:56
[ report this post ] | Peterf, give me a couple o' beers...
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an' i'll speak whatever language u want mite! especially when I live in a no-alcohol country!!! actually, a whiff in the air might get me there! LOL
Cheers!
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peterf
11/09/2006
15:23:13
[ report this post ] | ...Carpe Diem - that's OK but .....
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... do you know how to b-b-q prawns?????
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breakerofwind
11/09/2006
16:02:32
[ report this post ] | Nov 8 puzzle
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1. Rxg8+ Kxg8 2. Qh6 Qf8 3. Rxg6+ fxg6 4. Qxg6 Kh8 5. Qh7#
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peterf
11/09/2006
22:03:11
[ report this post ] | .. it does strike twice ....
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...lightening that is!!!!!
In order to prove my versatility and creativity, I researched the early games of that somewhat obscure German National Champion of last century, Gewonnen durch Abschaltung, and closed another game.
Strangely, Trond used the same tactic against the same player with the same result.
Bank Balance = plus 2
One way of increasing one's rating I suppose!!!!!!!!!!!
Go GBH'ers
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olean_don
11/10/2006
07:52:37
[ report this post ] | nov 7 puzzle
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1 Rxh6 Kxh6 2 Rd3 g5 3 Rh3+ Bh5 4 Rxh5+ Kg6 5 Qxg5#
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olean_don
11/10/2006
08:00:49
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should be Rxh6+
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grandphish
11/10/2006
11:37:09
[ report this post ] | November 10 Team Notes
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Congratulations to our teammates winning games yesterday:
carpe_diem (1694) defeated faiz318 (1446) of team KNIGHTS_TEMPLAR
carpe_diem (1694) defeated faiz318 (1446) of team KNIGHTS_TEMPLAR
drtony (1278) defeated jsabol (967) of team The_Sneaky_Knight_Connection
ekto (1761) defeated bart2 (1563) of team Belgian_Whelps
drtony (1278) defeated mariok (1179) of team Knights_of_Force
NEW ANNOTATED GAMES:
For those following the annotated games of the team, I have posted 5 new games today:
outofthebox v. aliens243
elyhim v. breakerofwind
breakerofwind v. redrook4
drtony v. mariok
jwar v. sonofcaissa
CONSECUTIVE TEAM GAMES WITHOUT A LOSS (2 or more) AS OF 11/10/06
2 Games: carpe_diem; cjjpeterson; kapablanca; sstonka
3 Games:
4 Games: astinkyfart; drtony; peterf
5 Games:
6 Games:
7 Games: a_professional_idiot
8 Games:
9 Games:
10 Games: neeta11
11 Games: drron; smallphish
12 Games:
OPENING OF THE DAY
Today's opening is the Ruy Lopez, Howell Attack
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Nxe4 6. d4 b5 7. Bb3 d5 8. dxe5 Be6
Position after 8. … Be6
Black has a lead in minor piece development and space. How should White proceed?
Most common variations from master play listed below.
GAME OF THE DAY
In today's game, the White King gets trapped in the middle of the action.
[Event "RUS corr"]
[Site "Russia"]
[Date "1997.??.??"]
[EventDate "?"]
[Round "?"]
[Result "0-1"]
[White "Sjestov"]
[Black "Krovatkin"]
[ECO "E87"] - King's Indian Defense: Saemisch. Closed Variation
[WhiteElo "?"]
[BlackElo "?"]
[PlyCount "68"]
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.f3 O-O 6.Be3 e5 7.d5 c5 8.Bd3 Nh5
9.g4 Nf4 10.Bf1 f5 11.h3 Na6 12.Qd2 Nc7 13.O-O-O a6 14.exf5 gxf5 15.Bxf4 exf4 16.Bd3 b5
17.Nge2 bxc4 18.Bxc4 Nb5 19.g5 Bd7 20.h4 Re8 21.Qxf4 Nxc3 22.Nxc3 Bxc3 23.bxc3 Qa5 24.Kd2 Qa4
25.g6 Rab8 26.Kd3 Rb2 27.gxh7+ Kh8 28.Rd2
Postion after 28. Rd2
White's king is in a vulnerable position. What is the knock-out move for Black?
Answer below.
PUZZLE OF THE DAY
olean_don posted the correct solution to the Nov. 7 puzzle:
1 Rxh6+ Kxh6 2 Rd3 g5 3 Rh3+ Bh5 4 Rxh5+ Kg6 5 Qxg5#
breakerofwind posted the correct solution to the Nov. 8 puzzle:
1. Rxg8+ Kxg8 2. Qh6 Qf8 3. Rxg6+ fxg6 4. Qxg6 Kh8 5. Qh7#
A solution to the Nov. 9 puzzle has not yet been posted.
November 10 Puzzle:
White to move and win.
COMPLETED MATCHES
Opponent: THE Red, White and Blue Chess Team
Started: 5/19/06
Result: Draw 3-3
breakerofwind…….crazyhorse65….…..L
breakerofwind…….crazyhorse65……..W
ronlumm……....….chessssss……......W
ronlumm……....….chessssss……......W
ctrl-reset……...….kingdavid323….......L
ctrl-reset……...….kingdavid323….......L
Opponent: The Sneaky Knight Connection
Started: 6/1/2006
Result: Draw 2-2
kings_knight….ratinho…..….W
kings_knight….ratinho…..….L
vesa…….....….limerick….....L
vesa…….....….limerick….....W
Opponent: Bong Chow
Started: 6/2/2006
Result: Won 5-3
trond………....….don123tree……...…..W
trond………....….don123tree……...…..D
vesa……..…..….soulcrates……….….W
vesa……..…..….soulcrates……….….W
red_pawn…..….panaraspanaras……..L
red_pawn…..….panaraspanaras……..L
chupacabra…...schussboomer….…...D
chupacabra…...schussboomer….…...W
Opponent: the tigers
Started: 6/5/06
Result: Draw 2-2
kings_knight…….goldenfaith…….W
kings_knight…….goldenfaith…….W
jordian31……..….dugstool…….....L
jordian31……..….dugstool…….....L
Opponent: Stone Cutters
Started: 6/5/06
Result: Won 4-0
kapablanca…….....thejteam…….….W
kapablanca…….....thejteam…….….W
breakerofwind….....wanred……...….W
breakerofwind….....wanred……...….W
OPENING OF THE DAY CONTINUATIONS
White has two objectives: 1) catch up in development and 2) provide a retreat square for the white-squared Bishop. Play usually follows these lines:
A) 9. c3
A1)…..9. … Be7
A11)…………..10. Nbd2
A111)………………10. … O-O 11. Bc2 f5 12. Nb3 Qd7
A112)………………10. … Nc5 11. Bc2 Bg4 12. Re1
A1121)……………………………………………….12. … Qd7
A1122)……………………………………………….12. … O-O
A12)…………..10. Be3 O-O 11. Nbd2
A121)………………………………..11. … Qd7 12. Re1 Rad8
A122)………………………………..11. … Nxd2 12. Qxd2 Na5
A2)…..9. … Bc5 10. Nbd2 O-O 11. Bc2 Bf5 12. Nb3 Bg6
B) 9. Nbd2 Nc5 10. c3
B1)…………………10. … Be7 transposes to A112)
B2)…………………10. … d4 11. Bxe6 Nxe6 12. cxd4 Ncxd4
GAME OF THE DAY CONTINUATION
Black strikes with a tactic forcing White to block the Queen and allow Black to move in for the kill.
28. … Re4 !! 29.fxe4 Qxc4+ 30.Ke3 Qxc3+ 31.Rd3 Qc2 32.Qf1 Bb5 33.Kf4 Bxd3 34.Qg1 Qf2+ 0-1
GO BOUNTY HUNTERS!
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jsemmens
11/10/2006
19:40:32
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Solution to November 10 puzzle:
1. Nf5+!!
If 1...gxf5 2. Qg5#
If 1...Kg8 2. Qh6 mate in one.
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jsemmens
11/10/2006
19:43:26
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Solution to November 9 puzzle:
1. Qxc8 Bxc8
2. Bb3 winning a rook and a bishop.
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neeta11
11/10/2006
22:42:35
[ report this post ] | It has a ring to it...
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Carpe_Diem & Neeta...
Still trying to work our why Peter and I can't strut our stuff...
Maybe I will send a challenge to you carpe...perhaps it is a thing against Aussie women? surely not!! ;)
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
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neeta11
11/12/2006
21:31:58
[ report this post ] | Everyone just caaaaaalm down
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..wow it is a mad house here, huh...lol ;)
Oh look a tumbleweed.....
Well guys n gals I am off to the rich soils of the US. Flying out tomorrow avo...for a quick 14 hour flight. ..then connections. Oh the joy....
While I am away, don't get up to anything too wild, ...unless u can repeat it all on my return.
Cya
xx
P.S. Can someone remember to walk n feed breaker for me..... ;) Petting is purely optional. ha ha
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grandphish
11/13/2006
10:50:06
[ report this post ] | November 13 Team Notes
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Congratulations to our teammates winning games yesterday:
breakerofwind (1509) defeated another_player (1533) of team Equipe_Quebec
breakerofwind (1509) defeated gugglybug (1527) of team the_tigers
chupacabra (1407) defeated jabot (1388) of team The_Pawn_Stars
sankoteh (1285) defeated sherbert (1348) of team The_Fighting_WARRIORS
breakerofwind (1509) defeated another_player (1533) of team Equipe_Quebec
lazarus_a (1398) defeated bcshorts (1366) of team Out_of_bizz
a_professional_idiot (1766) defeated nbbsa (1714) of team San_Miguel_Knights
erp9922 (1466) defeated mitchle (1477) of team The_Fighting_WARRIORS
cjjpeterson (1480) defeated herrwebel (1426) of team Chess_For_Fun
sankoteh (1285) defeated thecontender (1223) of team The_Fighting_WARRIORS
sstonka (1429) defeated chessjohn52 (1357) of team Afro_Americans_and_Friends
muppyman (1688) defeated russvan (1446) of team The_Best_Mates
peterf (1864) defeated callelarga (1728) of team Por_la_razon_o_la_fuerza
a_professional_idiot (1766) defeated stevetaylor (1628) of team United_Kingdom_Chess_Players
peterf (1864) defeated ap-chagi (1763) of team Spasskys
NEW ANNOTATED GAMES:
For those following the annotated games of the team, I have posted 9 new games today:
drtony v. rageagainstchess
breakerofwind v. daminours
dmatzek v. patagusto
panga v. ukuch
sankoteh v. 777david777
tsvetomir v. patagusto
777david777 v. sankoteh
2kneo v. snowdog
ap-chagi v. trond
CONSECUTIVE TEAM GAMES WITHOUT A LOSS (2 or more) AS OF 11/13/06
2 Games: breakerofwind; carpe_diem; kapablanca
3 Games: cjjpeterson; sstonka
4 Games:
5 Games:
6 Games: peterf
7 Games:
8 Games:
9 Games: a_professional_idiot
10 Games: neeta11
11 Games: drron; smallphish
12 Games:
OPENING OF THE DAY
Today's opening is the English, Symmetrical Variation
1. c4 c5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 e6
Position after 4. … e6
How should White proceed?
Most common variations from master play listed below.
GAME OF THE DAY
In today's game, Black walks into a mate.
[Event "Moscow"]
[Site "Moscow"]
[Date "1947.??.??"]
[EventDate "?"]
[Round "?"]
[Result "1-0"]
[White "Chulkov"]
[Black "Gavemann"]
[ECO "B15"] Caro-Kann
[WhiteElo "?"]
[BlackElo "?"]
[PlyCount "24"]
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nf6 5. Nxf6+ exf6 6. Bc4 Be7
7. Qh5 O-O 8. Ne2 g6 9. Qf3 Nd7 10. Bh6 Re8
Postion after 10. … Re8
There are a lot of holes in the Black King's defense. How should White proceed?
Answer below.
PUZZLE OF THE DAY
jsemmens posted the correct solution to the Nov. 10 puzzle:
1. Nf5+!! Kg8 (1. … gxf5 2. Qg5#) 2. Qh6 and mate next move.
November 13 Puzzle:
Black to move and win.
COMPLETED MATCHES
Opponent: Stone Cutters
Started: 6/5/06
Result: Won 4-0
kapablanca…...….thejteam….…..W
kapablanca…...….thejteam….…..W
breakerofwind...….wanred…….....W
breakerofwind...….wanred…….....W
Opponent: The 47 Ronin
Started: 6/5/2006
Result: Lost 2.5-5.5
vesa…………..….dragonfly22v…...….L
vesa…………..….dragonfly22v…..….W
muppyman…..….the_phenix……......L
muppyman…..….the_phenix……......L
kapablanca….….roninchess……......L
kapablanca….….roninchess……......L
breakerofwind.....paladin8……….....W
breakerofwind.....paladin8……….....D
Opponent: provoquer's Provokers
Started: 6/6/2006
Result: Lost 1-3
brocoli256....….rauh……....…..L
brocoli256....….rauh……...…..W
jordian31......….jkhsquonk…...L
jordian31......….jkhsquonk…...L
Opponent: █ Poland █
Started: 6/6/06
Result: Won 4.5-3.5
trond……….…..….arkoski………..….W
trond……….…..….arkoski………..….W
kapablanca…...….empire58……...….L
kapablanca…...….empire58……...….L
ronlumm……....….bennykuleczka….D
ronlumm……....….bennykuleczka….W
breakerofwind…….pioko5………..….W
breakerofwind…….pioko5………..….L
Opponent: United Kingdom Chess Players & Friends
Started: 6/6/06
Result: Lost 0-4
breakerofwind…....calumvs…….….L
breakerofwind…....calumvs…….….L
neeta11…….........astalablasta…...L
neeta11…….........astalablasta…...L
OPENING OF THE DAY CONTINUATIONS
White usually choosed between continuing development with the knight or setting up a fianchetto bishop.
A) 5. Nc3 Nc6
A1)…………6. g3 Qb6 7. Nb3 Nd5 8. e4 Bb4 9. Qe2 d6 10 f4
A2)…………6. Ndb5 d5 7. Bf4 e5 8. cxd5 exf4 9. dxc6 bxc6 10 Qxd8+ Kxd8 11. Rd1+
A1)…………6. e4 Bb4 7. Nxc6 bxc6 8. Bd3 e5 9. O-O O-O
A1)…………6. a3 Be7 7. e4 O-O 8. Nf4
B) 5. g3
B1)…5…. d5 6. Bg2 e5 7. Nf3 d4 8. O-O Nc6 9. e3 Bc5
B1)…5…. Qc7 6. Nc3 a6
B11)……………………..7. Bg2 Qxc4 8. O-O Nc6 9. Nb3
B12)……………………..7. Qd3 Nc6 8. Nxc6 Qxc6 9. e4
GAME OF THE DAY CONTINUATION
White strikes at the vulnerable Black King.
11. Bxf7+ Kxf7 12. Qb3# 1-0
GO BOUNTY HUNTERS!
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breakerofwind
11/13/2006
21:51:27
[ report this post ] | Have a nice trip, neeta
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I'm using your profile picture as wallpaper so I'll be reminded how fair and sweet you are :) Looking forward to your return.
Nov. 13 puzzle -- 1. Ng3+ hxg3 2. Qh6#
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peterf
11/14/2006
18:01:20
[ report this post ] | ..interesting website ...
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.... which I have recently discovered ... maybe known to all but if not possibly worth a visit .......www.eudesign.com/chessops
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grandphish
11/15/2006
10:52:27
[ report this post ] | November 15 Team Notes
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CONGRATULATIONS BOUNTY HUNTERS !!!
Yesterday, we established a new ALL_TIME_HIGH_SCORE for our team. 131 tops our previous record of 126 estsablished on April 26, 2006.
So everyone pat yourself on the back. We are on our way to 150!!! Thanks for your hard work and dedication.
Congratulations to our teammates winning games Monday & Tuesday:
erp9922 (1477) defeated farmergloomy (1498) of team Canadian_Bacon
cjjpeterson (1485) defeated bamamuaddib (1516) of team Southern_Chess
drtony (1280) defeated highdutchman (1135) of team The_Dutch_Lions
sankoteh (1296) defeated mraddams (1210) of team Spirits_and_Souls
panga74 (1429) defeated zusamen (1549) of team The_Fighting_WARRIORS
sankoteh (1296) defeated sherbert (1308) of team The_Fighting_WARRIORS
panga74 (1429) defeated mannykel (1501) of team the_tigers
patagusto (1609) defeated sorowin (1499) of team The_Sneaky_Knight_Connection
ctrl-reset (1598) defeated keijo42 (1452) of team Team_Finland_and_Int_Friends
ronlumm (1406) defeated keijo42 (1472) of team Team_Finland_and_Int_Friends
terrabull (1473) defeated sgbdestroyer (1453) of team All_Your_Base_Are_Belong_To_Us
breakerofwind (1519) defeated asefarma (1498) of team Spanish_Wolves
a_professional_idiot (1794) defeated alan1701 (1651) of team United_Kingdom_Chess_Players
a_professional_idiot (1794) defeated alan1701 (1651) of team United_Kingdom_Chess_Players
patagusto (1594) defeated johndoe63 (1574) of team Yeshuas_Army
lazarus_a (1404) defeated dronin (1338) of team PEACEKEEPING_FORCE
Congratulations to panga74 on completion of 100 team games as a Bounty Hunter. Thanks for your commitment to the team.
NEW ANNOTATED GAMES:
For those following the annotated games of the team, I have posted 1 new game today:
erp9922 v. ronramos
CONSECUTIVE TEAM GAMES WITHOUT A LOSS (2 or more) AS OF 11/15/06
2 Games: kapablanca; terrabull
3 Games: breakerofwind; patagusto; sankoteh; sstonka
4 Games: cjjpeterson
5 Games:
6 Games: peterf
7 Games:
8 Games:
9 Games:
10 Games: neeta11
11 Games: drron; smallphish
12 Games: a_professional_idiot
OPENING OF THE DAY
Today's opening is the Scandinavian
1. e4 d5 2. exd5
Position after 2. exd5
Black immediately attacks the White e-pawn and White captures. How should Black proceed?
Most common variations from master play listed below.
GAME OF THE DAY
In today's game, White springs a tactic to promote a pawn.
[Event "Halle DSV"]
[Site "Halle"]
[Date "1976.11.??"]
[EventDate "?"]
[Round "?"]
[Result "1-0"]
[White "Wlodzimierz Schmidt"]
[Black "Josef Augustin"]
[ECO "A84"]
[WhiteElo "?"]
[BlackElo "?"]
[PlyCount "76"]
1.Nf3 e6 2.c4 b6 3.g3 Bb7 4.Bg2 f5 5.O-O Nf6 6.b3 Be7 7.Bb2 O-O 8.d4 Qc8
9.Nc3 Ne4 10.d5 Bf6 11.Nd4 Nxc3 12.Bxc3 c5 13.Nb5 Bxc3 14.Nxc3 e5 15.f4 e4 16.g4 g6
17.Kh1 Na6 18.gxf5 gxf5 19.Rg1 Kh8 20.Qd2 Qd8 21.Bxe4 Qf6 22.Bf3 d6 23.Rae1 Rad8 24.e4 fxe4
25.Nxe4 Qxf4 26.Qxf4 Rxf4 27.Nxd6 Rxf3 28.Nxb7 Rdf8 29.d6 Nb8 30.Re7 Nc6 31.Rc7 Nd8 32.Nxd8 Rxd8
33.Rd1 Rf4 34.Re7 Kg8 35.d7 Rf7 36.Rg1+ Kf8
Postion after 37. … Kf8
How can White get the pawn by the blockade.
Answer below.
PUZZLE OF THE DAY
breakerofwind posted the correct solution to the Nov. 13 puzzle:
1. … Ng3+ 2. hxg3 Qh6#
November 15 Puzzle:
Black to move and win.
COMPLETED MATCHES
Opponent: ▄▀▄▀ 64Squares ▀▄▀▄
Started: 6/7/06
Result: Won 5-3
ronlumm……...….jackalgod….…..W
ronlumm……...….jackalgod….…..W
breakerofwind......timmi4…….......W
breakerofwind......timmi4…….......L
panga74……...….topography…...W
panga74……...….topography…...W
neeta11……....….acrewboy02.....L
neeta11……....….acrewboy02.....L
Opponent: WE SOLD OUR SOUL FOR ROCK 'N' ROLL....
Started: 6/8/2006
Result: Lost 3-5
a_professional_idiot…….wizardx…...….W
a_professional_idiot…….wizardx…...….L
kapablanca……........….nietpiet…….....L
kapablanca……........….nietpiet…….....L
ctrl-reset…………....….pollo27……......L
ctrl-reset…………....….pollo27……......W
drtony………...….….....nomadictao.....L
drtony………...….….....nomadictao.....W
Opponent: The United Warlords
Started: 6/8/2006
Result: Lost 1.5-4.5
a_professional_idiot..….aero……..…..L
a_professional_idiot..….aero……..…..D
chupacabra………...….jbpmbb….......L
chupacabra………...….jbpmbb….......L
panga74……...…....….maaarten…....W
panga74……...…....….maaarten…....L
Opponent: San Miguel Knights
Started: 6/6/06
Result: Won 4.5-3.5
a_professional_idiot..….rioalma………..….W
a_professional_idiot..….rioalma………..….L
ctrl-reset………….….….ronramos..….......L
ctrl-reset………….….….ronramos..….......L
Opponent: The Sneaky Knight Connection
Started: 6/8/06
Result: Won 3-1
a_professional_idiot…....fixxxer…….….W
a_professional_idiot…....fixxxer…….….W
kapablanca……….........gothicgirl….....D
kapablanca……….........gothicgirl….....W
OPENING OF THE DAY CONTINUATIONS
Black must choose between immediate recapture with the Queen and subsequent time loss or continuing with development.
A) 2. … Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Nf3 c6 6. Bc4 Bf5 7. Bd2
A1)…………………………………………………………………..7. … Nd5
A2)…………………………………………………………………..7. … Qe2
B) 2. … Nf6 3. d4 Nxd5
B1)……………………….4. Nf3
B11)………………………….4. … g6
B111)…………………………………5. Be2
B112)…………………………………5. c4
B12)………………………….4. … Bg4 5. Be2
B2)……………………….4. c4 Nb6
B21)………………………………….5. Nf3
B22)………………………………….5. Nc3
GAME OF THE DAY CONTINUATION
White forces the Black King away from the queening square.
37.Re8+ ! Rxe8 38.Rg8+ 1-0
GO BOUNTY HUNTERS!
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erp9922
11/15/2006
16:18:59
[ report this post ] | need sympathy
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Anybody else ever experience total brain cramps?! I just gave away 2 games in the space of about 10 minutes. One of them was a team game. Sorry. You'd think I'd pay better attention to where my rooks are placed before I move.
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breakerofwind
11/15/2006
20:13:56
[ report this post ] | Nov 15 puzzle
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1. Nc2+ Qxc2 2. Qxe2#
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a_professional_idiot
11/15/2006
20:16:53
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12 game unbeaten streak thas right.
(Its about to end though :( )
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grandphish
11/16/2006
11:28:30
[ report this post ] | November 16 Team Notes
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Congratulations to our teammates winning games yesterday:
peterf (1887) defeated kneumann (1753) of team Starmaerker
panga74 (1412) defeated jmbp (1548) of team Riders_on_the_storm
smallphish (1774) defeated timeum (1670) of team US_Armed_Forces_Team
ctrl-reset (1608) defeated ubersmush (1103) of team All_Your_Base_Are_Belong_To_Us
ctrl-reset (1608) defeated ubersmush (1103) of team All_Your_Base_Are_Belong_To_Us
Congratulations to peterf on completion of 100 team games as a Bounty Hunter. Thanks for your commitment to the team.
NEW ANNOTATED GAMES:
For those following the annotated games of the team, I have posted 10 new games today:
leonidas_p_e v. chupacabra
breakerofwind v. lvsor
patagusto v. tsvetomir
ronlumm v. lylalyla
stevetaylor v. a_professional_idiot
hmezippy v. patagusto
mariok v. drtony
ekto v. bart2
nbbsa v. ekto
gerard54 v. panga74
We currently have four teammates with double-digit no-loss streaks!!!
CONSECUTIVE TEAM GAMES WITHOUT A LOSS (2 or more) AS OF 11/16/06
2 Games: kapablanca; terrabull
3 Games: breakerofwind; ctrl-reset; patagusto; sankoteh
4 Games:
5 Games:
6 Games:
7 Games: peterf
8 Games:
9 Games:
10 Games: neeta11
11 Games:
12 Games: a_professional_idiot; drron; smallphish
OPENING OF THE DAY
Today's opening is the Benoni, Taimanov Variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 e6 4. Nc3 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. e4 g6 7. f4 Bg7 8. Bb5+
Position after 8. Bb5+
Both sides are working on development and control of the center. How should Black get out of check?
Most common variations from master play listed below.
GAME OF THE DAY
In today's game, White finds a winning combination in a complex position.
[Event "Schneider Bohemia Open"]
[Site "Pilsen CZE"]
[Date "2001.08.25"]
[EventDate "2001.08.18"]
[Round "8"]
[Result "1-0"]
[White "M Konopka"]
[Black "J Michalek"]
[ECO "E68"]
[WhiteElo "2479"]
[BlackElo "2365"]
[PlyCount "56"]
1. Nf3 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. d4 Bg7 4. g3 O-O 5. Bg2 d6 6. O-O Nbd7 7. Nc3 e5 8.
e4 exd4 9. Nxd4 Re8 10. h3 Nc5 11. Re1 Bd7 12. Rb1 h6 13. Kh2 a5 14. b3 c6
15. Bf4 Qb6 16. Be3 Qc7 17. Qc2 Re5 18. f3 Rh5 19. Nde2 Rd8 20. Rbd1 Bc8
21. Nf4 Re5 22. Bd4 Ree8
Postion after 22. … Ree8
How does White proceed?
Answer below.
PUZZLE OF THE DAY
breakerofwind posted the correct solution to the Nov. 13 puzzle:
1. … Nc2+ 2. Qxc2 Qxe2#
November 16 Puzzle:
Black to move and win.
COMPLETED MATCHES
Opponent: ***PEACEKEEPING FORCE***
Started: 6/9/06
Result: Won 3-1
lazarus_a….dronin……...…..L
lazarus_a….dronin……...…..W
drron…….....zeusdeus870....W
drron…….....zeusdeus870....W
Opponent: Razing Rooks
Started: 6/12/2006
Result: Won 5-3
panga74…….….matalknight1…...….W
panga74…….….matalknight1…...….W
astinkyfart….….toutatrak……….......L
astinkyfart….….toutatrak……….......L
drtony……...….roches_and_cream...W
drtony……...….roches_and_cream...W
brocoli256….....belbind……….….....W
brocoli256….....belbind……….….....L
Opponent: Por la razon o la fuerza !!!
Started: 6/12/2006
Result: Lost 3.5-4.5
a_professional_idiot..….callelarga……..…..L
a_professional_idiot..….callelarga……..…..L
red_pawn……….......….chano……..…......W
red_pawn……….......….chano……..…......D
panga74……...….....….kabro………........W
panga74……...….....….kabro………........W
astinkyfart……...…..….1320950aa….......L
astinkyfart……...…..….1320950aa….......L
Opponent: The Red Rook Foundation
Started: 6/13/06
Result: Lost 1-5
sonofcaissa..….admiralthrust………..….L
sonofcaissa..….admiralthrust………..….L
astinkyfart….….picks357..……...…......L
astinkyfart….….picks357..……...…......L
drtony……….….elbowling..……..........W
drtony……….….elbowling..……..........L
Opponent: team norway and int. friends
Started: 6/13/06
Result: Lost 2.5-3.5
kings_knight……….......rookeekj…….….W
kings_knight……….......rookeekj…….….L
a_professional_idiot......carol110……......D
a_professional_idiot......carol110……......W
astinkyfart……….........gunders…….......L
astinkyfart……….........gunders…….......L
OPENING OF THE DAY CONTINUATIONS
In master play, this position almost always continues with Black interposing the Knight from f6.
A) 8. … Nfd7 9. a4 O-O 10. Nf3 Na6 11. O-O
A1)…………………………………………11. … Nc7 12. Bd3 a6
A11)…………………………………………………………………13. Nd2
A12)…………………………………………………………………13. Qe1
A2)…………………………………………11. … Nb4 12. Re1 a6 13. Bf1
GAME OF THE DAY CONTINUATION
White executes a nice combination forcing Black to surrender material.
23. Bxf6 Bxf6 24. Ncd5 cxd5 25. Nxd5 Qe7 (any other move by the queen and White is up a Rook after 26. Nxf6 and 27. Nxe8) 26. Nxe7+ Bxe7 27. h4 Nd7 28. Qd2 1-0
GO BOUNTY HUNTERS!
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chimane
11/16/2006
12:16:10
[ report this post ] | api
Message:
come on you can break my 13 in a row record.... although I now appear to be heading in the opposite direction with my current streak :(
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a_professional_idiot
11/16/2006
12:36:21
[ report this post ] | Chimane
Message:
I have a shot at it, but I have at least one game where I am outright losing. I would actually resign if the streak wasn't at risk.
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olean_don
11/16/2006
16:30:22
[ report this post ] | nov16 puzzle
Message:
1....Rc2+ 2 Kd1(or Kf1 ) 3 Ne3#
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grandphish
11/17/2006
13:47:49
[ report this post ] | November 17 Team Notes
Message:
Congratulations to our teammates winning games yesterday:
panga74 (1444) defeated theusurpking (1382) of team WHITE_KNIGHTS
panga74 (1444) defeated leonidas_p_e (1482) of team Hungarian_wanderers
erp9922 (1479) defeated nicolso (1449) of team Southern_Chess
NEW ANNOTATED GAMES:
For those following the annotated games of the team, I have posted 10 new games today:
erp9922 vs. rippster
drtony vs. jsabol
peterf vs. ap-chagi
lylalyla vs. ronlumm
a_professional_idiot vs. stevetaylor
ukuch vs. panga74
cjjpeterson vs. herrwebel
mitchle vs. erp9922
nbbsa vs. a_professional_idiot
fimath vs. cathleya
We currently have four teammates with double-digit no-loss streaks!!!
CONSECUTIVE TEAM GAMES WITHOUT A LOSS (2 or more) AS OF 11/17/06
2 Games: kapablanca; panga74; terrabull
3 Games: breakerofwind; ctrl-reset; patagusto; sankoteh
4 Games:
5 Games:
6 Games:
7 Games: peterf
8 Games:
9 Games:
10 Games: neeta11
11 Games:
12 Games: a_professional_idiot; drron; smallphish
OPENING OF THE DAY
Today's opening is the Diemer-Duhm Gambit
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. c4
Position after 3. c4
White offers the e-pawn in exchange for a lead in development. Should Black take the gambit pawn?
Most common variations from master play listed below.
GAME OF THE DAY
In today's game, the position is wide open with both Kings exposed to attack. How should White proceed?
[Event "07"]
[Site "Capablanca A Cienfuegos City CUB"]
[Date "1996.??.??"]
[EventDate "?"]
[Round "?"]
[Result "1-0"]
[White "Conquest Stuart"]
[Black "Morovic Fernandez Ivan"]
[ECO "B10"]
[WhiteElo "?"]
[BlackElo "?"]
[PlyCount "120"]
1.e4 c6 2.Nc3 d5 3.f4 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5.Nf2 g6 6.Nf3 Bg7 7.Bc4 O-O 8.O-O
c5 9.d3 Nc6 10.a3 b6 11.Bd2 Bb7 12.Rb1 Nd4 13.Ne5 Qc7 14.c3 Nc6 15.Qe2
e6 16.b4 Ne7 17.Nh3 Bd5 18.Ba6 Rad8 19.Ng5 Nf5 20.g4 Nd6 21.bxc5 Qxc5+
22.d4 Qc7 23.Bd3 Ba8 24.c4 Qb7 25.Ngf3 Nfe4 26.c5 Nxd2 27.Qxd2 Ne4
28.Qc2 Nf6 29.c6 Qc7 30.Rbc1 Nd5 31.Qd2 Rd6 32.f5 exf5 33.gxf5 Ne7
34.fxg6 hxg6 35.Qf4 Rxc6 36.Ng5 Rxc1 37.Rxc1 Qd6 38.Bc4 Bd5 39.Qh4 Rc8
40.Nexf7 Bxf7 41.Bxf7+ Kf8 42.Rf1 Nf5 43.Qh7 Bxd4+ 44.Kh1 Qc6+ 45.Nf3
Ne3 46.Bb3 Rc7
Postion after 46. … Rc7
How does White proceed?
Answer below.
PUZZLE OF THE DAY
olean_don posted the correct solution to the Nov. 16 puzzle:
1....Rc2+ 2 Kd1 (or Kf1 ) Ne3#
November 16 Puzzle:
Black to move and win.
COMPLETED MATCHES
Opponent: Petit Roque
Started: 6/14/06
Result: Lost 0-6
cathleya………...…....attuvera….…..L
cathleya………...…....attuvera….…..L
a_professional_idiot...laskar…..…....L
a_professional_idiot...laskar…..…....L
astinkyfart………......bybalalst….....L
astinkyfart………......bybalalst….....L
Opponent: Scandinavian Team
Started: 6/14/2006
Result: Won 7-3
kings_knight…….….kimlar……....….W
kings_knight…….….kimlar……....….D
breakerofwind…...….klaus_engell....W
breakerofwind…...….klaus_engell....D
ctrl-reset………...….juhaj…….........W
ctrl-reset………...….juhaj…….........W
lazarus_a…….........luficor…….......W
lazarus_a…….........luficor…….......W
astinkyfart…….........klmth…….......L
astinkyfart…….........klmth…….......L
Opponent: Italians Do It Better
Started: 6/15/2006
Result: Lost 1.5-4.5
drron…………....…...….aditora……..…..W
drron…………....…...….aditora……..…..D
a_professional_idiot…...zivago……........L
a_professional_idiot…...zivago……........L
kapablanca……..…..….rollonapalm…....L
kapablanca……..…..….rollonapalm…....L
Opponent: Équipe Québec
Started: 6/19/06
Result: Lost 1-3
richardwyles..….camillemilot……..….L
richardwyles..….camillemilot……..….W
brocoli256…..….frenchy101..……......L
brocoli256…..….frenchy101..……......L
Opponent: The Red Rook Foundation
Started: 6/13/06
Result: Lost 2.5-3.5
muppyman…...admiralthrust…….L
muppyman…...admiralthrust…….L
jordian31…......stargirlsm……......L
jordian31…......stargirlsm……......L
OPENING OF THE DAY CONTINUATIONS
Black can choose to accept the gambit pawn or decline and transpose into an English Defense.
A) 3. … dxe4 4. Nc3 Nf6
A1)………………………5. f3 Bb4
A11)………………………………6. Bg5
A12)………………………………6. a3
A2)………………………5. Be3
A21)…………………… 5. … Bb4 6. Qc2
A22)…………………… 5. … b6 6. Nge2
A23)…………………… 5. … Be7
A231)………………………………6. Qc2
A232)………………………………6. Be2
B) 3. … c6 4. Nc3 transposing to the English Defense 4. … dxe4 5. Nxe4 Bb4 6. Bd2 Qxd4 7. Bxb4 Qxe4+ 8. Be2 Na6
GAME OF THE DAY CONTINUATION
White finds a nice tactic resulting in a winning position.
47.Qxc7 Qxc7 48.Nxd4+ Ke8 49.Rf8+ Kxf8 50.Ne6+ Ke7 51.Nxc7 a5 52.Nd5+ Nxd5 53.Bxd5 b5 54.Kg2 Kd6 55.Bf7 g5 56.Kf3 Ke5 57.Kg4 Kf6 58.Bb3 Kg6 59.Bc2+ Kf6 60.h3 1-0
GO BOUNTY HUNTERS!
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darkshadow
11/17/2006
14:52:16
[ report this post ] | November 16 Puzzle
Message:
Finally I find some time to visit the forum...
And the solution is :
1.Nxe5+ dxe5 2. Nc5#
Keep Smiling :)
And Go BH :)
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a_professional_idiot
11/17/2006
15:56:48
[ report this post ] |
Message:
Hell sì. Il playa dei giochi di Thats tredici diritto così non odia. Contrassegni giù questo cuz I della data stato giocare grande. Li conosco parte posteriore giusta di sittin, ad esempio l'OH mio non può continuare non ascende, voi che andate appena morire.
-> gameknot.com
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a_professional_idiot
11/17/2006
16:44:40
[ report this post ] | 1.Nxe5+ dxe5 2. Nc5#
Message:
Works other way round too.
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chimane
11/18/2006
10:52:52
[ report this post ] | This is not
Message:
a team game, but in the spirit of our friendly rivalry with gothicgirl... I must post this link :)
board #6062565
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cjjpeterson
11/18/2006
13:57:24
[ report this post ] | good going
Message:
Congratulations to chimane for her outstanding victory.
cjjpeterson
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astinkyfart
11/19/2006
17:42:35
[ report this post ] | yes
Message:
way to go girl! ;)
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carpe_diem
11/20/2006
12:05:53
[ report this post ] | Bravo, Chimane!
Message:
gothicgirl is no easy win, I assure you...still struggling with our simultaneous game with her, and another one that she has me pinned at the moment :( - but, she's fun to play with, as I'm sure you know by now ;)
Hey, anyone hear from neeta??? she went to the US, and poof, no more posts...she hasn't challenged me yet!
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grandphish
11/20/2006
13:11:00
[ report this post ] | November 20 Team Notes
Message:
Congratulations to our teammates winning games this weekend:
panga74 (1486) defeated hamletc (1504) of team KNIGHTS_TEMPLAR
cjjpeterson (1492) defeated herrwebel (1389) of team Chess_For_Fun_(CFF)
breakerofwind (1543) defeated gugglybug (1531) of team the_tigers
panga74 (1486) defeated nomadictao (1460) of team WE_SOLD_OUR_SOUL_FOR_ROCK_N_ROLL
erp9922 (1495) defeated jwar (1531) of team THE_Red_White_and_Blue_Chess_Team
chupacabra (1395) defeated greycat57 (1354) of team The_Fighting_\/\/ARRIORS
breakerofwind (1543) defeated cdlpro (1355) of team the_tigers
ronlumm (1381) defeated jeffheiman (1377) of team WE_SOLD_OUR_SOUL_FOR_ROCK_N_ROLL
panga74 (1486) defeated solmar (1532) of team The_Fifth_International
panga74 (1486) defeated pascoeking (1401) of team Southern_Chess
panga74 (1486) defeated zwoeloem (1261) of team Belgian_Whelps
panga74 (1486) defeated naganonimekejo (1509) of team Spanish_Wolves
ekto (1740) defeated pompey_dave (1631) of team Footy-Fans
panga74 (1486) defeated jeff456 (1491) of team Team_Finland_and_In._Friends
panga74 (1486) defeated wilbertvin (1412) of team The_Dutch_Lions
kings_knight (1867) defeated bertoq (1809) of team Stone_Cutters
patagusto (1624) defeated sacrifice (1517) of team The_English_Defence
NEW ANNOTATED GAMES:
For those following the annotated games of the team, I have posted 7 new games today:
brahms vs. chupacabra
lazarus_a vs. bcshorts
another_player vs. breakerofwind
replicannt vs. drtony
sankoteh vs. thecontender
sankoteh vs. sherbert
breakerofwind vs. ilpo
CONSECUTIVE TEAM GAMES WITHOUT A LOSS (2 or more) AS OF 11/20/06
2 Games: erp9922; kapablanca; kings_knight; ronlumm; terrabull
3 Games: ctrl-reset
4 Games: patagusto
5 Games:
6 Games:
7 Games: peterf
8 Games:
9 Games:
10 Games: neeta11
11 Games:
12 Games: drron; smallphish
OPENING OF THE DAY
Today's opening is the King's Indian, Samisch Variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. f3 O-O 6. Be3
Position after 6. Be3
Black has avoided direct confrontation in the center, allowing White to build up an impressive occupation of the central squares. How should Black proceed?
Most common variations from master play listed below.
GAME OF THE DAY
In today's game, Black finds a nice tactic to close out the game.
[Event "Hungary"]
[Site "Hungary"]
[Date "1993.??.??"]
[EventDate "?"]
[Round "5"]
[Result "0-1"]
[White "Tibor Tolnai"]
[Black "Zoltan Gyimesi"]
[ECO "C80"]
[WhiteElo "?"]
[BlackElo "?"]
[PlyCount "74"]
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O
Nxe4 6. d4 b5 7. Bb3 d5 8. dxe5 Be6 9. Be3
Be7 10. c3 Nc5 11. Bc2 Nd7 12. Re1 Ndxe5 13. Nxe5
Nxe5 14. Bd4 Ng6 15. Bxg7 Rg8 16. Bxg6 Rxg7 17. Rxe6
hxg6 18. Re2 Kf8 19. Nd2 Bf6 20. Nf3 Qd6 21. a4
Rd8 22. Qd3 c6 23. axb5 axb5 24. Ra6 Rh7 25. h3
Qc5 26. Ne5 Bxe5 27. Rxe5 b4 28. Qg3 bxc3 29. bxc3
Qd6 30. Ra7 d4 31. cxd4 Qxd4 32. Qg5 Rb8 33. Ree7
Qd6 34. f4 Rb1+ 35. Kh2
Postion after 35. Kh2
How does Black proceed? Answer below.
PUZZLE OF THE DAY
darkshadow posted the correct solution to the Nov. 17 puzzle:
1.Nxe5+ dxe5 2. Nc5#
a_professional_idiot correctly pointed out that 1. Nc5+ dxc5 2. Nxe5# also works.
November 20 Puzzle:
Black to move and win.
COMPLETED MATCHES
Opponent: Italians Do It Better
Started: 6/15/06
Result: Lost 1.5-4.5
drron…………....…....aditora…...…..W
drron…………....…....aditora…...…..D
a_professional_idiot...zivago…..…....L
a_professional_idiot...zivago…..…....L
kapablanca………......rollonapalm....L
kapablanca………......rollonapalm....L
Opponent: Équipe Québec
Started: 6/19/2006
Result: Lost 1-3
richardwyles…....camillemilot…...L
richardwyles…....camillemilot…...W
brocoli256…...….frenchy101…....L
brocoli256…...….frenchy101…....L
Opponent: The Red Rook Foundation
Started: 6/19/2006
Result: Lost 0-4
muppyman...admiralthrust…..…..L
muppyman...admiralthrust…..…..L
jordian31…...stargirlsm……........L
jordian31…...stargirlsm……........L
Opponent: Sussex Sharks
Started: 6/19/06
Result: Lost 1-3
kings_knight….….mowl………..….W
kings_knight….….mowl………..….D
kapablanca…..….cresty_dave.......D
kapablanca…..….cresty_dave.......L
Opponent: >|< \/\/HITE |<NIGHTS >|<
Started: 6/21/06
Result: Lost 1-3
kapablanca…...88888…………….....….L
kapablanca…...88888…………….....….L
ronlumm…......errantknight995……......L
ronlumm…......errantknight995…….....W
OPENING OF THE DAY CONTINUATIONS
There are 4 continuations frequently chosen in master play:
A) 6. … e5 7. d5
A1)………….7. … c6
A11)…………………8. Bd3 cxd5 9. cxd5
A12)…………………8. Qd2 cxd5 9. cxd5 a6
B) 6. … Nc6 7. Nge2 a6 8. Qd2 Rb8
B1)……………………………………..9. h4 h5
B2)……………………………………..9. Nc1 e5
C) 6. … c5 7. Nge2 Nc6 8. d5 Ne5 9. Ng3 e6
D) 6. … Nbd7 7. Qd2 c5
D1)………………………8. Nge2 a6 9. Rd1 Qa5
D1)………………………8. d5 Ne5 9. Bg5 a6
GAME OF THE DAY CONTINUATION
Black wins with
35. … Rxh3+ 36. Kxh3 Rh1+ 37. Kg3 Qd3+ 0-1
GO BOUNTY HUNTERS!
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darkshadow
11/21/2006
02:04:00
[ report this post ] | November 20 Puzzle
Message:
1. Rf1+ Bxf1 2.Qxe4+ Bg2 3.Qb1+.... and there is no way to stop mate... :)
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grandphish
11/21/2006
11:34:28
[ report this post ] | November 21 Team Notes
Message:
Congratulations to sonofcaissa on completion of 200 team games as a Bounty Hunter. Thanks for your commitment to the team.
Congratulations to our teammates winning games yesterday:
breakerofwind (1542) defeated cdlpro (1338) of the_tigers
carpe_diem (1700) defeated danamoti (1619) of chess-il_team
panga74 (1475) defeated betterthanyou (1489) of *_The_Fighting_\/\/ARRIORS_*
NEW ANNOTATED GAMES:
For those following the annotated games of the team, I have posted 7 new games today:
rageagainstchess vs. drtony
jabot vs. chupacabra
jwar vs. erp9922
breakerofwind vs. gugglybug
breakerofwind vs. another_player
keijo42 vs. ronlumm
ronlumm vs. seanrichmond
CONSECUTIVE TEAM GAMES WITHOUT A LOSS (2 or more) AS OF 11/21/06
2 Games: erp9922; kapablanca; kings_knight; ronlumm; terrabull
3 Games: ctrl-reset
4 Games: patagusto
5 Games:
6 Games:
7 Games: peterf
8 Games:
9 Games:
10 Games: neeta11
11 Games:
12 Games: drron; smallphish
13 Games:
14 Games:
15 Games:
OPENING OF THE DAY
Today's opening is the opening move 1. Nc3
Position after 1. Nc3
White delays playing any pawns to the center and opens with the Queen's Knight. How should Black respond?
Most common variations from master play listed below.
GAME OF THE DAY
In today's game, White puts a fast finish on the game.
[Event "Unknown"]
[Site "Unknown"]
[Date "1912.??.??"]
[EventDate "1912.??.??"]
[Round "?"]
[Result "1-0"]
[White "W Rudolf"]
[Black "Unknown"]
[ECO "C33"]
[WhiteElo "?"]
[BlackElo "?"]
[PlyCount "24"]
1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. d4 Qh4+ 5. Kf1 Bb6 6. Nf3 Qd8 7. Bxf4 Ne7 8.
Ng5 O-O 9. Qh5 h6 10. Bxf7+ Kh8
Postion after 10. … Kh8
How does White proceed? Answer below.
PUZZLE OF THE DAY
darkshadow posted the correct solution to the Nov. 20 puzzle:
1. … Rf1+ 2. Bxf1 2.Qxe4+ Bg2 3.Qb1+ and White can only throw pieces away to delay checkmate.
November 21 Puzzle:
White to move and win.
COMPLETED MATCHES
Opponent: The Sneaky Knight Connection
Started: 6/23/06
Result: Won 4-0
cathleya……......gothicgirl……..…..W
cathleya……......gothicgirl……..…..W
richardwyles…....bobgoblin…..…....W
richardwyles…....bobgoblin…..…....W
Opponent: THE Red, White and Blue Chess Team
Started: 6/26/2006
Result: Lost 1-3
panga74…....darknight01…...W
panga74…....darknight01…...L
drtony…...….fuji-san……......L
drtony…...….fuji-san……......L
Opponent: Lord of the Rings
Started: 6/26/2006
Result: Lost 1-3
panga74…....aschoeman…..…..L
panga74…....aschoeman….…..W
jordian31…...manu21…….........L
jordian31…...manu21…….........L
Opponent: the tigers
Started: 6/26/06
Result: Draw 2-2
ronlumm….….jwhitt1936…....W
ronlumm….….jwhitt1936…....L
drtony…....….andy75180.......L
drtony…....….andy75180.......W
Opponent: GKwarriors
Started: 6/27/06
Result: Lost 1-3
kapablanca…...agolike…………….....….L
kapablanca…...agolike…………….....….L
panga74….......wellhairedbeast……......W
panga74….......wellhairedbeast……......L
Opponent: Winners Only
Started: 6/27/06
Result: Won 3-1
breakerofwind…...davidyow…….W
breakerofwind…...davidyow…….W
panga74…….......edfred……......W
panga74…….......edfred……......L
Opponent: The Chessnuts
Started: 6/27/06
Result: Won 3.5-0.5
a_professional_idiot…...onetrackmind1….….W
a_professional_idiot…...onetrackmind1….….W
panga74………….........rbreuk…………........D
panga74………….........rbreuk…………........W
OPENING OF THE DAY CONTINUATIONS
Black typically chooses between two pawn moves:
A) 1. … d5
A1)…….2. d4 Nf6 3. Bg5 Nbd7 4. Nf3 transposes to a Richter-Veresov Attack
A2)…….2. e4 c6 3. d4 dxe4 4. Nxe4 resulting in a typical Caro-Kann position.
B) 1. … e5 2. e4 Nc6 3. Nf3 e6 4. d4 cxd4 5. Nxd4 transposing to various lines of the Sicilian Defense
GAME OF THE DAY CONTINUATION
White wins with a mate in 2:
11. Qxh6+ gxh6 12. Be5# 1-0
GO BOUNTY HUNTERS!
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olean_don
11/21/2006
12:33:53
[ report this post ] | puzzle
Message:
1 Rd8+ Qxd8 2 e7+ Be6 3 Bxe6#
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