Originally posted by hunterknoxAm I the only one who was disappointed when he finally moved a pawn?
5. Qxf3 is the even sharper, less sound and more fun Ryder gambit, which was Diemer's original choice.
Interesting guy, Diemer. Never a great chess player, but always interesting. Check out this piece of wreckless aggression. I believe he was 75 when he played this...
[pgn][Event "Nurenberg Open"] [Site "Germany"] [Date "1984.??.??"] [EventDate "?"] ...[text shortened]... c8 41. h7 Ra1+ 42. Kc2 Kxd7 43. h8=Q Kxd6 44. Qd8+ Ke5 45. d6 1-0[/pgn]