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ANNOTATED GAME
Caro-kann mini-tournament
tag1153 (1444) vs. clarinetref (1689)
Annotated by: tag1153
(1700)
Chess opening: Caro-Kann (B12), advance, Short variation
tag1153 (1444) vs. clarinetref (1689)
Annotated by: tag1153
(1700)
Chess opening: Caro-Kann (B12), advance, Short variation
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1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 |
The opening set up of a themed mini tournament. | ||||
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3. e5 |
I decided on the advance variation, hoping to limit the mobility of black's Ng8. | ||||
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3... Bf5 4. Bd3 |
Hoping to exchange light squared bishops with developing momentum. | ||||
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4... Bxd3 5. Qxd3 |
Accomplished....... | ||||
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5... e6 6. Ne2 Qb6 |
This move surprised me....I'm always a little scared when stronger players bring their queen out in front of their pawn chain. My dark bishop is now tied down.... | ||||
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7. O-O Nd7 8. b3 |
Attempting to free the dark squared bishop. | ||||
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8... c5 |
Black starts swinging. If I take, he has three options to re-take. I don't want to allow Bxf5 with developing tempo. So,....... | ||||
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9. c4 |
I swing right back at him, creating numerous potential complications. I'm hoping this creation of some space will render me at least even after the captures that surely will take place. | ||||
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9... cxd4 10. f4 |
Risky, to say the least. My e pawn must be protected, but I've allowed a potential disaster by opening my king up to an attack from black's queen. At this point I don't know what's more important - regaining the pawn I've lost or completing development. | ||||
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10... dxc4 |
Pressing the pawn advantage. I'm starting to sweat. | ||||
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11. bxc4 |
I have to re-take. Of course, I'm not thrilled with the isolated pawn....... | ||||
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11... Bc5 |
Protecting his d pawn, and bearing down even further on my king. | ||||
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12. Nd2 Ne7 13. Rb1 |
Trying to make something happen....... | ||||
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13... Qc7 14. Nb3 |
And I see the return of the pawn on the horizon. | ||||
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14... b6 15. Nexd4 Nf5 |
I didn't anticipate this. Now I've voluntarily walked into an ugly pin. I do however, see a way to at least delay it's effects. | ||||
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16. g4 Nxd4 17. Nxd4 |
Same pin, but now at least I have a little room to move...... | ||||
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17... O-O-O |
Black has now completed development, but I was surprised he castled long. I would have thought he would go the other way. His queen and king are now on a half open file, and I would like to take advantage of that..... | ||||
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18. Be3 |
Finishing my own development, and interposing the pin. | ||||
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18... g5 19. Qe4 Bxd4 |
Surprising.....I now have dreams of pinning his queen against his king. Then I realize of course that a player this strong would only make this trade off for a reason, so I get a little concerned. | ||||
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20. Bxd4 Nc5 |
Forcing me to repay his trade in kind. | ||||
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