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ANNOTATED GAME
36th GK tournament
wingetj (1538) vs. nb68 (1594)
Annotated by: wingetj (1410)
Chess opening: Three knights game (C46)
wingetj (1538) vs. nb68 (1594)
Annotated by: wingetj (1410)
Chess opening: Three knights game (C46)
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1. e4 |
This is one of the more interesting games I have played here at Gameknot. It starts from a quiet, double-king pawn opening and becomes a double-edged game with attacking possibilities for both sides. Most of the action is created when we castle on opposite sides, leading to a bit of a race to the king. Enjoy! | ||||
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1... e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 |
I play a variation of the four knights game with the bishop on g2. I've had a lot of success with it here. | ||||
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3... Bc5 4. g3 |
The typical move for white here is Nxe5, leading to Nxe5 and d4. I've played that variation before, but I like moving the bishop to g2 better. | ||||
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4... Nf6 |
Moving into the four knights game. | ||||
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5. Bg2 |
The bishop on g2 seems to be hampered by my e-pawn, but later in the game, when the center opens up, the bishop could be very powerful. Whatever disadvantage comes from the bishop's lack of mobility early is made up for later. | ||||
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5... d6 6. d3 h6 |
I like a6 better for black here. | ||||
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7. O-O |
I missed Na4 here, winning bishop for knight. | ||||
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7... Bg4 |
This pin could be uncomfortable, but it allows me to get my king to h2, which is where I want it. | ||||
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8. h3 Bxf3 |
Be6 followed by Qd2 is a more typical response. | ||||
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9. Qxf3 Nd4 |
I should have taken care of the pesky c5 bishop when I had the chance. | ||||
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10. Qd1 Qd7 |
Not having his light-square bishop makes this move less powerful. | ||||
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11. Kh2 |
The king is very safe here. h3 is defended twice as is g3. My g pawn will be weakened later, however. | ||||
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11... O-O-O |
This to me is a crucial move. With the kings on opposite sides, the potential for full-scale onslaughts on both sides of the board emerges. This game turns into a race; however, with my development, I'm ahead already. Also, notice that my g2 bishop is potentially a very good piece if I can open the center. | ||||
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12. Be3 |
The d4 knight and c5 bishop (that shouldn't still be on the board!) are black's two most active pieces. I'm looking to trade them off and maybe crack open the center. | ||||
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12... a6 |
I attack this pawn later. It's probably stronger on a7 now. | ||||
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13. Ne2 Nxe2 14. Qxe2 Bxe3 15. fxe3 |
My opponent did the trading, and I was happy to oblige. | ||||
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15... Qb5 16. Rfb1 |
Defending my b-pawn, and preparing a pawn storm on the queen side. | ||||
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16... g5 |
My opponent here seems to want to storm the pawns as well; however, his queen is out of position to assist in the attack, and my attack will come too quickly. | ||||
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17. a4 |
Beginning the attack with a gain of time. | ||||
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17... Qd7 18. b4 |
Preparing b5. | ||||
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