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1. f4
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The Birds opening. One I come across once in a while and one that does throw me a little. However I had little to fear this time round. |
 
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1... d5
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I decided upon a d5 and fight for the centre... |
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2. Nf3
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The usual suspects start appearing.. |
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2... Nf6 3. d3 Nc6
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I did consider Nd7 but decided to put my knight on c6 instead, as Bg5 wasn't an immediate threat so I had time to play h6 if g5 needed covering. As it turned out this was a vital decision. |
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4. e3
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Some consider this a "wasted" move as this pawn will finally find it's way to e4 in many scenarios, but it does serve a purpose using e3 as a stop gap... |
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4... Bg4
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I decided to use the pin and try and force h3 bf5 g5 so as to hinder any ideas of castling, but then this could also be considered a wasted move as the bishop will have to retreat back to d7 or c8 as h3 Bh5 g4 Bg6 losses the Bishop to f5. |
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5. Be2
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Immediately Un-pinning the Queen.. |
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5... Qd7
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This move committed my bishop to the sacrifice but not before pulling out the pawns... |
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6. O-O O-O-O
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I feel a little happier about sacrificing my bishop now that the white king has castled as the kings cover will be completely blown wide open.... |
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7. h3
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The pawn advance begins, i want maximum effect so i draw out the g pawn to.... |
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7... Bf5 8. g4
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...... |
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8... Bxg4
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Now is the time to strike! |
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9. hxg4
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As expected, if i can pull this off it will be glorious...I feel inspired. |
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9... Qxg4+
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Collecting the second pawn in exchange for my bishop, I also gain an enormous potential for an all out assault... |
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10. Kh2
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Dodging the bullets... |
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10... Qh5+
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Firing another volley and opening space for my knight if need be, one way or another i have to drought in reinforcements and quickly if i am to keep my attacking edge..... |
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11. Kg1 h6
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In preparation for g5 and hopefully a fast route for my castle and Kings Bishop to enter the maelstrom.... |
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12. Nc3
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I guess this was an attempt to coordinate a defensive counter and develop.... |
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12... g5
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I needed to create threats and I felt this was a good plan.... |
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13. fxg5
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I don't know if this was best but I'm happy to exchange, I'm sure my opponent felt he had to keep the g file closed by any means... |
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