In the spirit of Feivels interesting finishes, here's one where I lost.
I played quite badly and could have resigned early but wanted to watch how my opponent finished me off. I'm glad I did. A pawn promotion to a knight!!!
I also realise he was totally in control which gave him the leeway for an elegant finish but it was still a nice touch to the 'coup de grace'.
Game 584458
Tempo, that's what crossed my mind during the opening. Not enough people realize the importance of a good tempo move. Rather than a battle right off the beginning, slow it down and develop some more. Also, why did you frey from the Queens opening? When he answered with C6 after D4 you should have seized the day. I play the Queens Openings more than anything. Some of the best games in history where from a Queens Opening. Heres an example that I urge all players to take note of.
http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1067324
Anatoli Karpov, one of the best ever. Watch how he handled this game.
Originally posted by Paul DiracCouldn't save it Paul. He was threatening Qd2 mate!
Getting your queen trapped at move 21 had to hurt. Was there a way to save your knight at move 27?
Tempo, that's what crossed my mind during the opening. Not enough people realize the importance of a good tempo move. Rather than a battle right off the beginning, slow it down and develop some more. Also, why did you frey from the Queens opening?
Well, as I said... I played badly. Don't know why I went off messing with pawns instead of developing my king wing.
Hmmm now that i analyze it closer, it seems all went downhill after 7th move pawn c4, this unexpected pawn push got you worried it looks like. The thing about the way this site operates is that there is no lack of time, 15 minutes and you would have seen how bad this move was, but like you said your head wasn't on straight.=/.
Originally posted by dasterYes this was a bad move. Are you confusing me and my opponent. I am black! You said the unexpected pawn move c4 got me worried. I made that move. 😕
Hmmm now that i analyze it closer, it seems all went downhill after 7th move pawn c4, this unexpected pawn push got you worried it looks like. The thing about the way this site operates is that there is no lack of time, 15 minutes and you would have seen how bad this move was, but like you said your head wasn't on straight.=/.
Originally posted by dasterDaster, ShallowBlue was Black here.
Tempo, that's what crossed my mind during the opening. Not enough people realize the importance of a good tempo move. Rather than a battle right off the beginning, slow it down and develop some more. Also, why did you frey from the Queens opening? When he answered with C6 after D4 you should have seized the day. I play the Queens Openings more than anything ...[text shortened]... /chessgame?gid=1067324
Anatoli Karpov, one of the best ever. Watch how he handled this game.
Originally posted by ShallowBlueI'm not sure how familiar you are with the Caro Kann, since you transposed into this from a queen pawn's opening. The c5 advance is thematic in just about every variation of the Caro Kann, and most of the time it should be played fairly quickly. But it's very rare that you want to advance this pawn to c4. In fact, when your opponent didn't immediately respond to c5 with c3, you should have immediately taken cxd4. Then you would have a half-open c-file for a rook to use, and you would be able to use the minority attack to try to weaken his pawns. You would also get some play from putting pressure on his e-pawn.
Yes this was a bad move. Are you confusing me and my opponent. I am black! You said the unexpected pawn move c4 got me worried. I made that move. 😕
Another note: it is tremendously important in the Caro Kann do develop the kingside as quickly as possible. The Caro Kann Advance Variation can make this difficult and awkward, but once it's accomplished you'll be okay.
Originally posted by Natural ScienceThanks Natural. I'm not familiar with the caro-kann but all helpful tips are gratefully accepted - I've looked at your suggestions and can see the advantage now in cxd4 leaving the e pawn a bit overstretched and how the half open c file would be a good pressure point. We live and learn. 🙂
I'm not sure how familiar you are with the Caro Kann, since you transposed into this from a queen pawn's opening. The c5 advance is thematic in just about every variation of the Caro Kann, and most of the time it should be played fairly quickly. But it's very rare that you want to advance this pawn to c4. In fact, when your opponent didn't imm ...[text shortened]... ance Variation can make this difficult and awkward, but once it's accomplished you'll be okay.