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Annotated by lighttotheright (1200): This is the miniature of mini-games. Since most people here seem fascinated with miniatures or spectacular and/or unusually mates, I figured this is a good one to feature. It is so simple it is often overlooked. It is both quick and spectacular. Hopefully you won't see this or any variant of it while playing an experienced player. I certainly hope you are never on the receiving end of one… |
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Annotated by kolbear (1505): Hi guys i'm making this annotation for all the fans of the TV show "House". u might recall that last season Dr Gregory House played a game of chess with child prodigy Nate Harrison. As u'll see during the game both players certainly know their way around a chess board and the producers should be commended for taking the time to have this beautiful game constructed for the show despite the fact… |
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Annotated by delta38 (2384): Bird's Opening. Usually d5 to attempt to establish pawn center followed by this move. Supports f4 and continues Bird's Opening. Helps to counter f4 and applies pressure in center especially on e4. Eases pressure on e4 and prevents option of a knight outpost on e4 later in game. Helps to control center. Although I have seen c5 then this move afterwards. Helps apply pressure to the dark central… |
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Annotated by nyctalop (2166): The Bird opening. Advocates of this move are usually Dutch players that like to employ the same setup as White. A leading Dutch exponent, GM Malaniuk, was asked why he didn't play 1.f4 as White given his excellent results as Black in the defense. He replied: "The extra move would hurt me". I use a Grunfeld setup to most offbeat White openings. White should have continued with the plan to… |
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Annotated by 31415 (1200): second time with ed, first completly lost as black...i need a honorable revenge ! attempting my preferred one : bird opening that's to far for me ! I don't know how to play this defense with the bird, so Ed makes me worried from the beginning ! this game wont be easy. Does somebody know the name of this defense ? develop, prevent e5 prevents Ng5 being prudent, opening f1/a6 diagonal for LSB ...… |
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Annotated by patriks (1749): Bird's opening - featuring mate with Bishop and Knight. Transposition to some closed Sicilian is quite common. Both e6 and g6 does not feel right. [12.Kh1 Sg4 13.Lxg7 Kxg7=] [12...Sxe4!? 13.Lxg7 Sxd2 14.Sxd2 Kxg7] 17.- a4!? seem troublesome for white. Definitely =. [18.e5 Se8±] [21.e5 Se8] [23...Dc7!?=] ?! [27.fxe5!? fxe4 28.Sxe4±] ?
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Annotated by jschulte (1200): I'm using this more to help myself think out my moves than as an educational tool. Feel free to read if you like...you may gain some insight in how another player plays
This is a new one. I have to think he will move the King Queens side, so I will open the board that direction. I assume he is opening the diagonal for his bishop. I'll move my bishop to protect the knight and open up a … |
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Annotated by kenman884 (1200): This was a mistake... He's in some trouble here. Useless move... more free pieces for me. Also a mistake... merely a stall, given the circumstances. He probably should have stepped his queen up. It would have saved him a lot of grief. Not a terrible move, but not a great one, either. More free pieces. And the pain continues. If that were a knight instead of a bishop, this would… |
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Annotated by rpilaud (1200): In this game, I open with In this game, I play black and open with a combination of moves that my Dad calls a "Bobby Fisher" opening (which is also called "Reti" when it is played for white, and can be the Old Indian in some variants). It makes for a closed game. I'm still experimenting with this opening for black and learning things as I go, and I'd truly enjoy your comments on the strengths… |
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Annotated by gazdvez (1200): I played often Caro-Kann before, with f4 it is weaker with white. To prevent Bb4 . Needless. White has more territory. Get breath with c5. After c5 white can create a pin with Bb5 and exchange my Knight, what I will need later as the only active piece. Gives another tempo and territory. Prevent any attack from white. Weakens the kingside. Maybe Nbd2-g4-Ng3 is better. White has… |
