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ANNOTATED GAME
Smith Morra Gambit #1
W. Fuchs (?) vs. W. Merkel (?)
Annotated by: raskerino (1841)
Chess opening: Sicilian (B21), Smith-Morra gambit, Chicago defence
W. Fuchs (?) vs. W. Merkel (?)
Annotated by: raskerino (1841)
Chess opening: Sicilian (B21), Smith-Morra gambit, Chicago defence
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17. Bxd6 |
A pretty move based on forcing the d pawn forward which will open up the previously inactive bishop on b3 against black's king. | ||||
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17... Qxd6 18. Rc6 Qd8 19. d6+ |
And white strikes forward. | ||||
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19... Ke8 20. dxe7 Qxe7 21. Rc7 |
21.Rc7!! A fitting consclusion, after 21... Qxe2 white has 22.Bf7#! Why did white win? He had space, but it was mostly quick and strong development that won the game. Black grew too afraid of one threat and allowed white to explode forwards (11.Nd5!). They say that a developmental advantage is fleeting, and it must be used immediately. But also, when used well it's one of the most permanent advantages in chess. As long as no moves are wasted the player with the advantage will ALWAYS have an extra move or two to carry out whatever plan they might have. White had an initial time advantage and he kept it, making it greater and greater. In this final position, black has one piece off the back row! This was the purpose of the gambit, to play for the win by having more time and space to do whatever white wanted. It also shows the great danger for black around the central squares d5 and e5 (and later when the d pawn charged forward, d6). I hope you enjoyed the game, please comment if you have thoughts, criticisms or compliments. I am always up for a game, if someone want's to take my smith-morra gambit. | ||||
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