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The title says it all. GM Ramierz and I played a 5-min blitz match. I held my own and fell to an unfortunate blunder at the end. A friend of mine did the notation for me. |
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1. c4 e6 2. d4 d5
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Transposing from an English game to a QGD game. Normally I accept gambits, but I kinda had no choice but to play on from here. |
 
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3. Nc3
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White chooses to let Black capture the c4 square. In exchange, he develops a piece and weakens the d5 square. Plus if I choose to take, my pawn is isolated. |
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3... dxc4
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In blitz I usually prefer to take an aggressive approach. So why not start it early? |
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4. e3 Nf6 5. Bxc4
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White recaptures the pawn and develops another piece. |
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5... Bb4
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An aggressive play. In a real game c5 or Nc6 would be considered here. I pin the knight and open the line to castle. |
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6. Nge2 O-O
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My queen side is under developed at this point, but at least I can safely move to c6 without worrying about a pin. |
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7. O-O b6
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!? - Planning to enter a flank war for white's kingside. No knight on f3 strengthens this play. a6 may have been better, but note that this is not an easy move to outright defend. |
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8. a3
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Delays my plan for one turn. But forces me to think quick on my feet. To trade or no trade? |
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8... Be7
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I decide it is best not to trade. |
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9. Qc2
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White flanks my kingside with his queen. This file will become more important as the game proceeds. |
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9... Bb7
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May the war of the flanks commence! In hindsight, c5 is also a playable option here. |
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10. Bd2 Nbd7
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At this point, I say I am holding my own. So far so good. Not to mention I am also holding a 1 minute lead. |
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11. Rfe1
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This move I did not understand. Perhaps someone with a broader understanding can help me out? |
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11... c5
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Remember what I said about the c-file! Patience is a virtue. I asked later why white did not advance b4 to which he responded: "Why did you not push c5 earlier? It's all about preparation." |
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12. Rad1
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Whatever he is preparing, I can not see. But I'm not the GM. |
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12... cxd4
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This was a bit premature and foolish on my end. Qc7 is clearly the better play. My aggressiveness gets to me here. |
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13. Nxd4 Qc7
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This move does not have the same potency as before, but I did still want to connect my rooks as well. Also taking aim at white's king, who has nothing on that side. |
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14. Bd3 h6
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Decided not to give up a pawn should I decide to move the knight. |
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15. Ndb5
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Retreating is a viable option here... |
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15... Qe5
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But I decide to press on with my queen and keep my rooks connected. |
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