Annotated Chess Game 8156120 by Uncle Stosh
Annotated Games
2011 Championship Rd 1; Exchanging a Rook for Knight was the turning point. Let's see.
1. e4 c5 2. Nb1c3
expected N on f3 so new options open
2... e6
don't want N on d5
3. g3
don't see the threat building by B on g2
3... Nb8c6
perhaps my N on d4 can cause havoc
4. Bf1g2 Nc6d4
now position is set
5. d3
the center can be held now
5... Bf8e7 6. Bc1e3
it will be expensive to get the N out of the way
6... Be7f6
happy to exchange position on d4 and now my N can be moved for castling
7. Ng1e2
N on d4 consumes more energy of white
7... Ng8e7
ignore the exchange and develop position
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