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Annotated by bakerbaker (1200): I was Black in this game. This game demonstrates how I fought back in a hopeless position to swindle my opponent in an important tournament game. The Benoni defense. I challenge White's centre instantly. 2.d5 is the sharpest line. 2.c3 is equally good, but goes into an entirely different opening. 2.c3 is better than 2.e3 because in the 2.c3 variation, White still has the option of playing for an … |
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Annotated by bakerbaker (1200): I prefer e4 since it develops faster and pieces have more mobility, but d4 is just as playable, even though it's slower and more cramped. I don't play this opening anymore, because it isn't sharp, and I think Nf6 is a more accurate move. A sharper move is d5. But Nf3 is solid and safer. The strongest developing move. White usually doesn't obstruct his c-pawn in this variation, but whatever. And… |
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Annotated by brulla (1941): This is my first game annotated for the public. Please give me your comments for improvement! I chose this ame because I am a bit proud of he final combintion in Morphy-style, although my partner "kindly" assisted. As English is not my native language, I ask for your kind understanding in case of mistakes. I do my very best! ;) As a player of he "Vulture", I used to answer 1.d4 always with c5,… |
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Annotated by bakerbaker (1200): I am Black.
I like this game because it was one of the fastest games ever. The Benoni Defense is referred to as a defense because White still has the first-move initiative, but the Benoni is rather a counterattack, I challenge White's pawn immidiately. Not the best move. Here, White gives up a centre pawn for a pawn a file away from the centre.
The most agressive alternative is 2.d5, the safest … |
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Annotated by bakerbaker (1200): I am Black. The Benoni Defense. I counterattack White's centre pawn with a pawn from the flank. This move and e3 are the safest responses, but they are also passive and let Black get an equal position. 2.d5 is the sharpest move for White. Controlling e4 Not a necessary move. I thought 4...b6 was better. My plan was to control the queenside and advance my pawns there, but I thought 5... b5… |
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Annotated by whybeyellow31 (1742): Well I've never done this before, figured since it was one of my better games I'd give it a shot. I think this is the first game I've opened d4 I just tried to develop the center of the board here right here I was aiming to trap his Nf6 by advancing my pawn e5 I succeeded here, by advancing the pawn and he countered with g5, I didn't want him castling so I exf6 and knew now that he… |
