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ANNOTATED GAME
2007 Alabama State Championship (rd #5)
Jerome H. (1331) vs. Thomas G. (1419)
Annotated by: tag1153
(1700)
Chess opening: Nimzo-Indian (E30), Leningrad variation
Jerome H. (1331) vs. Thomas G. (1419)
Annotated by: tag1153
(1700)
Chess opening: Nimzo-Indian (E30), Leningrad variation
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1. d4 |
Round 5 of the ASCC begins, and and I have the black pieces vs. a total stranger. I've had a good night's sleep, and am committed to playing for 2 wins today. This game begins with a simple tactical victory of a piece during the opening, and my opponent just went downhill after that. There were several instances of him not hitting his clock after making a move. I tried to be a sporting as I could without actually telling him, but I don't think it did much good. He just visibly fell apart after the last instance, toppled his king, then promptly withdrew from the tourney. I felt kind of bad for him, but obviously I took the point and ran. White starts off 1. d4. | ||||
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1... Nf6 |
As always. | ||||
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2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 |
Nimzo-Indian defense. | ||||
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4. Bg5 |
Leningrad variation. | ||||
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4... c5 |
4...h6 is main line, but I decide to go ahead mix it up in the center. I'm thinking of Qa5 and Nc6 with developmental ideas. | ||||
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5. e3 cxd4 |
Removing a center pawn and giving my DSB more options. | ||||
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6. exd4 Bxc3+ |
?! Clearing the way for Qa5 with a tactical hit on his Bg5. | ||||
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7. bxc3 Qa5 8. Qc2 |
? He doesn't see it, and reinforces his c pawn. | ||||
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8... Qxg5 |
A piece up this early! This is great! Now to put this guy down as fast as possible - just play smart and the advantage I have should carry the day. | ||||
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9. Nf3 |
Obviously shaken by his last mental lapse, white spent about 25 minutes on this move (which is a good move IMHO). The problem is, he forgets to hit his clock. I spend a few minutes deciding on my move, and select Qa5. I stare at the clock for about 10 seconds. He sees me looking at it. I then get up and go smoke a cigarette. I'm gone for about 10 minutes. When I return, he still hasn't hit his clock. I glance at the board, then wander off to look at other games. From across the room, I see him finally realize what is going on, and he hits his clock with a look of utter disgust. I return to the board and play...... | ||||
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9... Qa5 |
....the move I selected over 30 minutes ago. My opponent is totally on tilt here, and it shows. I assure myself that I have not done anything unsportsmanlike - it's not my responsibility to manage his time. I now have an overwhelming material and time advantages. | ||||
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10. Bd3 |
This move was finalized by hitting his clock with dramatic flair. I simply smile at the board..... | ||||
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10... Nc6 |
?! I think I had better options here....My LSB is still an issue. | ||||
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11. O-O d5 |
Looking to start liquidating the central tension. | ||||
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12. c5 |
! I liked this move for white. I drives a wedge between my pieces and secures some boundaries. | ||||
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12... b6 |
! And I liked this move for black. It threatens to pick apart his pawn advance and gives my LSB some developmental options. | ||||
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13. Nd2 |
White sees that the queenside is the place to be, and swings a piece over in that direction. | ||||
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13... bxc5 |
Follwing through with the idea....... | ||||
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14. Nb3 |
! Winning a pawn. White is starting to claw his way back. | ||||
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14... Qc7 15. Nxc5 |
White claims the natural post, and I am forced to regroup. | ||||
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