|
« TAP TO LOG IN
|
ANNOTATED GAME
Win against an International Master
Étienne Chouinard (unr) vs. Arnaud Rainfray (2390)
Annotated by: a_random_guy
(1985)
Chess opening: Sicilian (B21), Grand Prix attack
Étienne Chouinard (unr) vs. Arnaud Rainfray (2390)
Annotated by: a_random_guy
(1985)
Chess opening: Sicilian (B21), Grand Prix attack
 Interactive |
• |  Show all comments |
• | All annotated games | • | View chessboard as: |
| |||||
Hello everybody! Today I played in a simul against a french international master, named Arnaud Rainfray, who visited my local chess club. We were about 10 people to play against him at the same time. After losing the first two games badly, I decided to take a stand... | |||||
|
1. e4 |
I start off with e4, as it often leads to wild tactical play. | ||||
| | |||||
|
1... c5 |
My opponent responds with a Sicilian, common among high level players. | ||||
| | |||||
|
2. f4 |
I decided to go for the grand prix, as I would easily lose a steady positional game. In fact I hope to play the infamous Bryntse gambit, which is 1. e4 c5 2. f4 d5 3. Nf3 dxe4 4. Ng5 Nf6 5. Bc4 Bg4 6. Bxf7+ Kd7 7. Qxg4+ Nxg4 8. Be6+ with an all-out attack. | ||||
| 2 comments | |||||
|
2... Nc6 |
But my opponent does not comply. Oh well... | ||||
| | |||||
|
3. Nf3 g6 4. Bc4 Bg7 |
My opponent places his bishop to a strong square. He also prepares to castle. If he does, I would have a hard time to break through his defenses. | ||||
| | |||||
|
5. f5 |
I try to open some lines toward Black's monarch, as a wild tactical play (which is my favourite type of play) is my best bet to at least draw the game. | ||||
| 2 comments | |||||
|
5... gxf5 |
He accepts the gambit. The h5-e8 diagonal has somewhat opened for business. | ||||
| 2 comments | |||||
|
6. Bxf7+ |
Why not? | ||||
| 2 comments | |||||
|
6... Kxf7 7. Ng5+ |
I have to keep the king in check, or else he can escape. | ||||
| | |||||
|
7... Kg6 |
Black gets somewhat greedy and attacks my lone knight. Mybe better was Kf8. Now... | ||||
| 4 comments | |||||
|
8. exf5+ |
Of course! If I can bring his king towards my pieces, I may be able to mate him! That would be great... | ||||
| | |||||
|
8... Kxg5 |
Black is really greedy here. I don't know if there is a better move though. | ||||
| 1 comment | |||||
|
9. d4+ |
Of course! | ||||
| | |||||
|
9... Kf6 |
He retreats to a square where I can't check him without simply losing a piece. What to do? | ||||
| | |||||
|
10. Qh5 |
! I cut any escape the black king had and I threaten Bg5+, which would be very dangerous. | ||||
| 1 comment | |||||
|
10... Nxd4 |
He brings in his knight and frees the e5 square for his. | ||||
| 2 comments | |||||
|
11. Bg5+ |
Of course! | ||||
| | |||||
|
11... Ke5 12. Kd1 |
This move serves two purpose: It protects the c2 pawn while allowing my rook on the e file. My king cannot be checked for now as well. | ||||
| | |||||
|
12... d5 |
? Black tries to develop his pieces while giving cover squares for his king. However... | ||||
| 2 comments | |||||
|
13. Bf4+ |
I won't allow the black king to escape! If the black king goes to f6, I simply plays Bg5+. He must either take the perpetual or lose his queen (at least). However, if he takes my bishop... | ||||
| 1 comment | |||||
| |||||