chess opening #757 (126)Hypermodern complications...and a near fist fight. Annotated by tag1153 (1719): In researching some of the most famous games in the history of chess, I ran across this jewel. Let me say up front that I will provide only the most elementary analysis, as the sheer volume of complications that occurs is far beyond my meager abilities. There are actually two very interesting features of this game. The first is the fighting tactics involved and the second is a near fist fight…Richard Reti (2650) vs. Alexander Alekhine (2775) |
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chess opening #25855 (6)Wild West 101 Annotated by gmflash2008 (1200): Brilliancy between two very strong GMs. 'Wild' being a massive understatement. Thoughts or comments on the game greatly appreciated.
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? Running low on squares.
!? Nail in the knights coffin.
? Trapping knight on a3. But so far theoretical. All blacks moves are pawn moves - potentially permanent weakening moves. Weighed against whites fast development who knows what is going on…Savchenko, B (2650) vs. Bagirov, R (2467) |