Space City Open 07 (Reserve - rd #1)
Richard D. (1592) vs. Thomas G. (1456)
Annotated by:
tag1153
(1731)
Chess opening:
Nimzo-Indian (E39), classical, Pirc variation
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14. Bxb5
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! The best tactics are the simple ones. |
 
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14... axb5 15. Qxc5
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At this point I am wondering if seppuku is as painful as it sounds. I REALLY should have castled when I had the chance. I hate this game......... |
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15... b4
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I try to appear confident. I try to appear in charge, and act as if I had all of this already worked out in my head. It's really hard to pull off this acting job with tears rolling down my cheeks. I threaten a weak tactic of my own. |
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16. Nd4
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! Strong. I can't take it - I can only support my Nc6. |
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16... Bb7 17. Nb5
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! Stronger. My weak 13th is punished yet again. |
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17... Qe7
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This is where I should have put my queen back on move 13. The end is very near. |
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18. Nd6+
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! Strongest. I now officially hate all horses. |
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18... Kf8 19. Nxb7
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...and I throw in the towel. I hadn't properly noticed that this knight now protects his queen. I'm down a piece and a pawn and my Rh8 is worthless. White will have no problem cleaning up. As it is the first round, I cut my losses and decide not to waste my energy. The only real consolation that I have is that Richard winds up winning the section with a score of 4.5/5, and it's my buddy who nicks him for a legit draw in the last round. I also tell myself that every remaining game that I have will be against easier opponents. Such is life. Now I make my worst move of the tournament, and go to Cracker Barrel and load up on enough starch to guarantee that I will fall asleep during the second round. My buddy calls me an idiot, and I agree........ |
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