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Annotated by fiercequeen (1200): When I started out with blitz, I used to prefer 5 minute games; at least OTB against real persons. In an average game of around 40-50 moves, you then would have to play about 8-10 moves per minute, or roughly 6-7 seconds per move. Of course, if you would be able to get the job done in less moves, you would have more time think. That is why it is very important, to get your opening play right;… |
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Annotated by romanlegionary (1200): This is my serious annotation. This game comes from Philidor's Defense and reveals the power of opposite-side castling with a pawn storm. Philidor's Defense Exchange Variation An interesting fact about this move is that in GK's database, after this move white wins most games continued from this opening. Must say something about it. Black is the first to break main line in this opening. On… |
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Annotated by jotheblackqueen (1200): Hi everyone!
This is the first time I have annotated a game since suffering the Big Slump Part 2 which robbed me of my Class A Status. Still, I got there once and I could get there again - there are still a couple of games in my active list that I could lose, however, after that, depending on my other positions it will be start from scratch. Anyhow, at least this won game game and another… |
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Annotated by javoresku (2058): My preferred opening move. I was expecting Nc6 or Nf6. This move put me out of my opening book. I decided to develop my light squared bishop. Just what i was hoping for.
The other possibility i was expexting was: 5 ... Nd7 6.Nf5 a6 7.Bd3 I think Qxd7 was the better choice. Attacking the d6 pawn. One more attack on the d6 pawn. Here I looked at exd5,Qxd5,Qxd5,Nxd5 and black seems to be… |
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Annotated by kansasjayhawk (1666): Leaves a big gaping hole on d5, and also weakens b5 slightly. The proper retreat square, keeping an eye on e5. Black needs to think about castling. Nf6 might have been better. There's little point in pinning the knight at this point because it's not threatening anything. A good move, preparing to castle. Be7 was necessary. White sees that his e4 pawn isn't really in danger. Black takes… |
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Annotated by floppyjoe (1560): e4 e5 basic opening e5 standard reply nf3 makes me defend my e5 pawn d6 Philidors Defense d4 pawn attack to weaken my middle and open the middle. I always do this move to keep the opponents pieces off my half of the board. nxd4 standard rebuttal to exd4. c5 to attack the forward knight Nf3 retreat to safety. Nc6 develops a knight c4 pawn move to influence the middle and keep my middle position… |
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Annotated by blitzkov (1200): the philidor a ok game ? not sure why? ? this loses a pawn mate is on its way! if ke8 qf7+ kd7 qf5+! ke8 bf7+ mating on a few moves! please leave a comment or two and rank it on the star system thank… |
