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1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 h6
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Black normally waits until around move 9 before playing this, but it probably doesn't make any difference. |
 
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5. Bxf6
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Nothing wrong with this, but I would prefer Bh4, hoping to entice Black into playing ...g5 and weakening his kingside. |
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5... gxf6
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Interesting! The only reason Black would play this is to get an open file for an attack on White's king. But since he has no pieces developed, White needn't worry for a while! |
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6. cxd5
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Good - further weakens Black's pawn structure. |
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6... exd5 7. Qb3
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I think developing the kingside is a higher priority. I'm also not convinced this is the best square for the queen. |
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7... c6 8. e4
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A little too bold! White should get his king to safety before opening the centre. |
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8... Qe7
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Developing a piece with a threat is always good. |
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9. Bd3
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9.Qc2 was the only move. |
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9... Be6
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Black should take the pawn. If White recaptures, Black wins a piece by ...f5. |
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10. Qc2 Nd7 11. Nge2 h5 12. O-O
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The king was safe enough on e1. 12.exd5 cxd5 13.Nb5 wins at least a pawn. |
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12... Bh6 13. exd5
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Opening the e-file must be good for White. |
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13... cxd5 14. Rfe1 O-O
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Probably better than leaving it on the open file. |
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15. Ng3 f5
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There was no good move here. |
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16. Nxf5
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16.Nxd5 and 16.Bxf5 are even stronger. |
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16... Qg5 17. Nxh6+ Qxh6 18. Bf5 Bxf5 19. Qxf5 Nf6 20. Nxd5 Nxd5 21. Qxd5 b6 22. Re5 Kg7 23. Rxh5
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