Adam Warlock in another post regrets missing a flashy finish.
What about this OTB flashy finish. I gambled he would take
the Rook for a 'Cool Win' this could have ended in tears.
(13.g3 holds is what I have written in my notebook)
Go for it if you feel lucky - I was.
But be prepared to accept the consequences if it fails.
(I was ready to jump out the window)
Originally posted by greenpawn34 Adam Warlock in another post regrets missing a flashy finish.
What about this OTB flashy finish. I gambled he would take
the Rook for a 'Cool Win' this could have ended in tears.
(13.g3 holds is what I have written in my notebook)
Go for it if you feel lucky - I was.
But be prepared to accept the consequences if it fails.
(I was read ...[text shortened]... bxc6 12.Bxc6+ Kf8 13.Bxa8 Ne2+ 14.Qxe2 Rh1+ 15.Kxh1 Qh4+ 16.Kg1 Qh2[/pgn]
Originally posted by greenpawn34 Adam Warlock in another post regrets missing a flashy finish.
What about this OTB flashy finish. I gambled he would take
the Rook for a 'Cool Win' this could have ended in tears.
(13.g3 holds is what I have written in my notebook)
Go for it if you feel lucky - I was.
But be prepared to accept the consequences if it fails.
(I was read ...[text shortened]... bxc6 12.Bxc6+ Kf8 13.Bxa8 Ne2+ 14.Qxe2 Rh1+ 15.Kxh1 Qh4+ 16.Kg1 Qh2[/pgn]
Sometimes you just have to do things. In Game 5221144 my 11th and 12th moves were clearly not best but I thought the chance of the quick win was worth it as my opponent was lowly rated and it worked.
I could probably find dozens of games like this where I've played inferior moves against far weaker opposition going for a quick win. Usually they work but just occasionally my opponent sees they are naff and I suddenly have a serious fight on my hands.
Originally posted by Katastroof Strange game.You guys must be scottish 😛
My opponent was actually a retired Colonel. A very elderly gentleman
who was wounded in the war and learned to play chess whilst in hospital.
This example is my worse case of playing to the gallery.
I have one that failed... I cannot show it. If I see that position
again I really will jump out the window.
Once announced a mate in 4 and resigned 3 moves later.
That was funny.
Flashy Finishes (Beware....)
18 Jul '08 18:50
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