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Annotated by jugoslavija (2013): A very interesting end game. The Bishop and Knight Mate is the most difficult of the so-called "elementary" mates and there is nothing elementary about them for a beginner player.... or even a more experienced one. It is a very rare ending but it is a very useful to learn how to do this, otherwise the game will sure to be thrown into a draw either due to 50 move rule, or a stalemate. This would… |
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Annotated by tag1153 (1742): Round #5 My standard... Slav Defense I figured anyone who played 2...c6 was familiar with developing continuations, so I attempted to get him out of his repetoire as soon as possible. Logical developing moves by both sides so far. I was a little surprised by this one. I guess his fear of Bb5 provoked this. As I know had some time because of his last move, I play a defensive move to limit… |
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Annotated by jotheblackqueen (1200): This opening is a QGD Slav Defense. I exchange pawns to open lines with the idea of playing my queen rook to c1 later on - Joanne Develops a piece and puts pressure on the d pawn. Joanne Bolle brings out a knight with the same idea so I defend with Nf3 developing another piece - Joanne Bolle intends to pile up on my d pawn by playing 6. Bg7 so I decide to protect it with a pawn, opening… |
