Annotated by charleshiggie (2222): Is this rook sac really sound? In this game my opponent sacrificed a rook early on. Although black seems to not have enough compensation, I was unable to find a way to consolidate and lost quickly. Has anyone seen this sacrifice before? Also - where did I go wrong? The post-match computer analysis doesn't record any mistake by me until the last few moves, when it is clearly lost for me -…
Annotated by meleagru (1200): A quiet move aimed at postponing the sharp struggle for control of the center, or so I thought An interesting and disruptive move The sharpest reply I think Black is alright here, his position is rock solid and if White gets too greedy, it might cost him dearly. The point of Black's 5th move. Material, always good to have it. Still thinking with greed and not realizing the dangers of …
