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1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. e3
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A quiet move aimed at postponing the sharp struggle for control of the center, or so I thought |
 
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4... Bg7 5. Qa4+
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An interesting and disruptive move |
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5... Bd7
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The sharpest reply |
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6. Qb3 dxc4
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I think Black is alright here, his position is rock solid and if White gets too greedy, it might cost him dearly. |
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7. Bxc4 O-O 8. Qxb7 Bc6
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The point of Black's 5th move. |
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9. Qb3 Bxg2
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Material, always good to have it. |
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10. f3
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Still thinking with greed and not realizing the dangers of his position, but it's too late already. |
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10... Bxh1 11. Qb7
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A waste of time. |
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11... Nbd7 12. Qc6 e5
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Opening lines to take advantage of the uncastled king. |
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13. Ne4 Nxe4 14. Qxe4 Nb6
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It's all over now for White, even with best play his position is crumbling. |
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15. d5 f5 16. d6+ Kh8
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The most simple reply. |
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17. dxc7
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A flat out blunder. |
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17... Qxc7
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White resigned. |
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