So, I recently had a game where I threw caution to the wind early on in the hope of a mate through sacrificing pieces. Game No. 8150798
It didn't work out in the end, but it was a close run thing. If someone has the time to tell me where I went wrong, it would be appreciated. I want to try riskier gambits in chess, rather than grinding out victories 🙂
Cheers
You really gotta to consider your opponent's defensive options when deciding to sac, especially when you take into account the fact he can sit in front of an analysis board for a day to prove you wrong.
I've gotten to where I won't sac unless I can calculate a mate or at least some material back.
The problem with Bxh6 is that you've really only got 2 pieces to attack with-- the Queen and the light squared Bishop-- which really isn't sufficient to get an attack going. Your Queenside is underdeveloped, and in addition to having strong defensive resources (i.e Nf6) Black has central counterplay. I think you definitely had attacking chances here, but it had to be prepared a bit first. Moves like Ne2, followed by e4-e5 or Be5 come to mind, or even Qg3 and an eventual f4.
Originally posted by morgskiUnsound,of course,but I don't think your attack was such a bad attempt from a practical point of view.
So, I recently had a game where I threw caution to the wind early on in the hope of a mate through sacrificing pieces. Game No. 8150798
It didn't work out in the end, but it was a close run thing. If someone has the time to tell me where I went wrong, it would be appreciated. I want to try riskier gambits in chess, rather than grinding out victories 🙂
Cheers
In fact,the game proves it because you had a draw by repetition at move 25.
These attacks are a gamble,relying on the fact the opponent cannot defend well.
They often work 🙂
I think you played it well too.Just two remarks:
-try not to attack before you're fully developed (imagine adding a knight to that attack)
-when 2 pieces down and your attack refuted TAKE THE DRAW!
Happy hunting,
toet.
Just had a quick look at your game...I wont comment past move 13.Bxh6?...as already pointed out you must get Deveopled and get more pieces into the attack...if you must attack at all cost no matter be it good or bad then get your pawns rolling...instead of 12.Bf4...12.Kh1 13.Rg1 14.g4 15.h4 or 12.g4 13.h4 if you really are in such a hurry!...use your pawns as battering rams!...and if you like taking risk then drop d4 and switch to e4 which i think would be more suited to your style...hope this has helped.
Thanks for that pawnriot, I settled on two ways of playing (white and black) to become familiar with what I may expect from an opponent.
Hence the d4, Bf4, e3 as white.
Again because I prefer to attack, the preference for black is (e4) d5, (xd5) c6, (xc6) p/Nxc6, as I find the open board usually makes up for being a pawn down.
I'm reaching the stage where I could try something new though, so I'll explore the e4 openings next.
All the best
Morgan