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ANNOTATED GAME
Team match
vicit (1647) vs. bakerbaker (1657)
Annotated by: bakerbaker (1200)
Chess opening: Sicilian defence (B40)
vicit (1647) vs. bakerbaker (1657)
Annotated by: bakerbaker (1200)
Chess opening: Sicilian defence (B40)
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1. e4 |
I was Black in this game in a team match. This game shows the importance of pawns. Especially in closed positions. | |||||
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1... c5 |
The Sicilian Defense. | |||||
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2. Nf3 |
White's other playable options are Nc3, f4, and c3. Risky, but interesting options are d4 and b4. And unsharp options are Bc4 and d3. | |||||
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2... e6 |
This is Black's most flexible move, because it doesn't immediately commit to a plan, and simply opens lines for development. Moves like d6 and g6 already commit to a plan. Nc6 doesn't commit to a plan either, but it allows the sharp Bb5 opening, which is a serious distraction to Sicilian players who don't know the opening. | |||||
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3. Nc3 |
I haven't revealed exactly what I plan to do in this opening, so White doesn't either. He just simply develops a piece. And playing 3.d4 against the e6-Sicilian isn't as strong as it is in other Sicilians. | |||||
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3... a6 |
I make another move that doesn't commit to a plan. In most openings, and especially Sicilian ones, it is very important not to reveal your plans within the first few moves. Although I think 3...Nc6 was more accurate here, since 4.Bb5 isn't strong anymore because I can simply play 4...Nge7. And 3...d5 is terrible because you shouldn't open up the position when you're behind in development. White is very good after 4.exd5 exd5 5.d4!. | |||||
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4. d3 |
White is the first to commit to a plan. White playing d3 in any Sicilian signifies that he wants to play a Closed Sicilian, where he tries for a slower, more strategic buildup. | |||||
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4... Nc6 |
A simple developing move. Playing 4...b5 may be risky. | |||||
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5. Be2 |
It is better to fianchetto the King's bishop in the Closed Sicilian, because it gives White a King's Indian-type setup. The bishop isn't as strong on e2. | |||||
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5... d5 |
Perhaps this boost was premature. Like I said, opening up the position can be risky if you're behind in development. | |||||
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6. exd5 |
A more common strategy for White is to castle and keep the pawn on e4, where it can be replaced with the d3-pawn. | |||||
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6... exd5 7. Bf4 |
Not the strongest move, because the bishop doesn't do much here. And if White plays 7.d4, then I play 7...c4 and am strong on the light squares. | |||||
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7... Bd6 |
I immediately challenge White's questionable bishop move. | |||||
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8. Bxd6 |
Bg3 is another option, and goes into more complicated variations. | |||||
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8... Qxd6 |
Now I have a strong centre and am catching up in development. | |||||
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9. O-O |
When the e-file is wide open, it is a signal to castle immediately. | |||||
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9... Nf6 |
I plan to do the same. | |||||
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10. Re1 O-O |
Just in time. | |||||
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11. h3 |
Whie plans to strategically maneuver his knights. A common strategy in closed positions. | |||||
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11... b5 |
White should've tried stopping this boost with a4, but I'd most likely be able to make this boost eventually. | |||||
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