Annotated by tag1153 (1700): Welcome to my latest OTB foray. The Space City Open in Huntsville, AL is one of the oldest and most successful OTB tourneys here in the back waters of Alabama. I talked a buddy of mine into going with me, and we both wound up with pretty good results - I finished tied for 2nd place with 3.5/5 and he finished 3/5. Luckily for me, we didn't play each other, as he is the stronger player. It did… |
Annotated by a-jamz (1785): This team match is probably one of my best games on GameKnot as I have sacrificed 4 times before checkmating my opponent in 24 moves. Nimzo-indian defence, classic variation. 4. ...0-0 or 4. ...d5 can also be played. A very common position. Black still need to develop their knight and white bishop. 8. Bg5 can also be played, but I prefer this variation as it is more attacking. This… |
Annotated by osiris_007 (1908): This was the second of two games played for the 31th GN Tournament. Called the Indian Defense, prevents e4, planning to eventually attack the centre by indirect means The Nimzo-Indian Defense, opens up the dark-squared Bishop, ready to counter the possible Nc3 with Bb4, pinning the Knight I pin the Knight, planning to eventually capture, giving him doubled pawns on the c file if he lets me… |