ANNOTATED GAME

Man vs Computer, Scotch 5.Nf5
ChessKnave vs. Computer - FH001
Annotated by: chessknave (1560)
Chess opening: Scotch game (C45)
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30... Rf8 31. Ke2
The idea is to tie the rooks, then Rhf1 is powerful.
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31... h4 32. Rhf1 Rxf1
?? I expected this, it is a computer after all.

 
33. Rxf1 Kb6 34. Rf6
! The very best move.

 
34... Ka5 35. Rxd6
Achieving so much positionally, the only considerations are on the queenside.

 
35... Kxa4 36. Bxb7 a5 37. Rb6
! Achieving the necessary lock on the king for a quick end.

 
37... g5 38. Bc6#
A fun game. This opening was played because I recently reviewed a game where (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 ed 4.Nd4 Nf6 5.Nxc6 bxc6) led to an interesting St. Andrews cross tactic, which I was attempting to play something like this against the computer. But, I do like the 4...Bc5 alternative by the computer, and so this game resulted and provided for some fun play.

 

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