ANNOTATED GAME

Challenge from thedirector
thedirector (1111) vs. drcolossus (1200)
Annotated by: drcolossus (1200)
Chess opening: Van't Kruijs opening (A00)
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1. e3 e6
Fairly standered openings from both sides.

 
2. Bb5 c6
Not quite sure what he was trying to do with the bishop... but I threatened it anyway.

 
3. Be2 g6
He retreated the bishop, this pawn formation is not one of my best, restricting several pieces.

 
4. d3 Nf6
Bringing the knight into play.

 
5. Bf3 Bb4+
Putting him under pressure - trying to throw him off balance.

 
6. Bd2 Be7
Expected defensive response, piece moved to safety.

 
7. Bc3 Nh5
Knight moved further out - offering knight for bishop.

 
8. Bxh8
Stupid move. He takes my rook.

 
8... Bb4+ 9. Bc3
Forcing the bishop away from my back line.

 
9... Bd6
Moving to target h2, if he castles, I can checkmate with my queen on that square.

 
10. Ne2
Moved knight out of the way, looks like he's going to castle, which is exactly what I want.

 
10... Qh4
Queen moved to threaten h2 - he will have nothing covering it if he castles so my quuen bishop will mate his king.

 
11. O-O
He castles...

 
11... Qxh2#
...and the trap is sprung.