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ANNOTATED GAME
Sicilian, Grand Prix attack
evilgm (2030) vs. russb00 (1887)
Annotated by: evilgm
(2044)
Chess opening: Sicilian (B23), Grand Prix attack, Schofman variation
evilgm (2030) vs. russb00 (1887)
Annotated by: evilgm
(2044)
Chess opening: Sicilian (B23), Grand Prix attack, Schofman variation
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14... Bg4 |
the engine listed this move as a mistake, allowing an eventual pawn benefit to White after 15. exf6 Bxd1 16. fxg7 Rfe8 17. Rxd1 Kxg7 18. Bc2 Rad8 19. Rf1 Rd7 20. Ba4 Rde7 21. Bxe8 Rxe8 22. Be3 Qxb2. However, even if I did have the presence of mind to see this line, I am less inclined to trade a queen for minor pieces without a stronger advantage. The best response by Black is dxe5. | |||||||
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15. Qe1 |
the other move I considered was Qc2 | |||||||
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15... dxe5 16. Nf3 |
we're close to dead even here. I still need to bet my Dark Squared Bishop (DSB) into the game. | |||||||
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16... Rfe8 |
rooks love open or half-open files. In this case, defense of the d pawn is worthwhile. | |||||||
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17. b3 |
preparing for my bishop to get into the game | |||||||
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17... Rac8 |
and now all of Black's power pieces have gotten off of the starting block. I would have also considered (and likely favored) Rad8 instead | |||||||
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18. Be3 |
and now White has finally finished development of the minor pieces. | |||||||
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18... Qc6 |
a double attack, threatening both the pawn at e4 and the pawn c3, a good move. | |||||||
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19. Bd2 |
the only option for protecting both | |||||||
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19... h6 |
giving luft to Black's king | |||||||
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20. Qe3 |
small improvements to attack options | |||||||
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20... Kh7 |
adding an extra protector to the h6 pawn. g5 should also merit consideration. When you have a diagonal attack against a pawn, always consider a pawn diagonal or supported pawn link/line to blunt any attacks in their tracks. | |||||||
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21. Rac1 |
and now White moved their last power piece from the starting position | |||||||
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21... b5 |
looking for some play on the queenside | |||||||
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22. c4 |
a counter offensive. Will Black take? | |||||||
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22... Qb7 |
one of the better responses from Black | |||||||
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23. c5 |
Now White has a passed pawn | |||||||
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23... Rc6 |
perhaps looking to blunt it's forward progression? I was expecting b4. If White creates a passed pawn, see if there's a way that you can cut it off support. | |||||||
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24. b4 |
now I have a defended passed pawn | |||||||
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24... Be6 |
an inaccuracy. While there is advantage in going after the a2 pawn, it opens the pawn at e5 to attack. Better would have been to consider Nh5 or perhaps Nd7 | |||||||
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