12 Sep 07
I thought this sacrifice was a little unsound but it seemed to do the job in the end.
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13 Sep 07
Originally posted by zebanoI'd object in behalf of Patzergrl, she's a Capablanca of defence. It's crazy. Actually... I'm starting to believe that if you're a good tactician, you're probably a good defender.
Nice. I have found that we 1500-1700 players rarely put much thought into good defense. e6 is however a location I always watch for sac's in Bc4 lines against the najdorf/schevengan.
13 Sep 07
Originally posted by TyrannosauruschexSacrifice was sound, but after sacrifice both sides didn`t play the best.
I thought this sacrifice was a little unsound but it seemed to do the job in the end.
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13.0-0-0?! (13.Nxg7+)
13....Rg8?! (13...Kf7)
14.Kb1?! (14.f4 and if 14...b4 then 15.Nd5)
18...Rac8? (18...Rge8)
Final mistake of black was 19...b3? - but also after 19...Nxd5 20.g6+ Kxg6 21.Qe4+ Kf7 22.Rxd5 Nf6! 23.Rxa5 Nxe4 24.Rxa6 black would have to fight for draw.
13 Sep 07
I expect thats what they used to say to tal after some of his games too...
I wasnt sure of Nxg7+ because the sacrifice tends to be played after white has castled queenside and also the white queen was not in a position to get near the black king quickly so I had a feeling there might be a black comeback if I didnt act quickly.
I think Rg8 was a definate mistake - Kf7 and black can begin playing for a win.
13 Sep 07
Originally posted by TyrannosauruschexAfter 13.Nxg7 (instead of 13.0-0-0) you would get third pawn for piece and you would still have dangerous initiative as black king would not be able to castle.
I expect thats what they used to say to tal after some of his games too...
I wasnt sure of Nxg7+ because the sacrifice tends to be played after white has castled queenside and also the white queen was not in a position to get near the black king quickly so I had a feeling there might be a black comeback if I didnt act quickly.
I think Rg8 was a definate mistake - Kf7 and black can begin playing for a win.
13...Kf7 was better than 13...Rg8, but also after 13...Kf7 14.Bxf6 gxf6 (14....Kxf6 15.e5+; 14....Nxf6 15.e5; 14...Bxf6 15.Rxd6) 15.Nd4 white have some compensation for piece, but black position would have better than after 13.Nxg7.
13 Sep 07
I usually do take the g pawn when playing that attack but i tend to have developed differently as white.
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This is a different game where I played it.
14 Sep 07
Originally posted by TyrannosauruschexNice! I've played the same sacrifice before myself though i can't remember which game it was or whether i won or not. I have a feeling i might have won but as with most things regarding my memory it's all a bit hazy...🙂
I thought this sacrifice was a little unsound but it seemed to do the job in the end.
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