Annotated by shambobala (1818): Greetings all. This is a game where i tried the opening of 1.d4. Normally i dont in longer games but I'm, debating switching over to either d4 or e4 so I play a lot of blitz. ...not to pushed into given open names and theory but white now typically decides between Nc3 or Nf3..I've seen some recent games of Kramnik and liked the Catalan set up...so was thinking to head for this. ...after…
Annotated by jprante (2152): The Queen's Indian defence. Usually, this ends up in equalized games, very well analyzed. In this game with Black, I tried to fight for the initiative with a new move. A new move! Why should Black not move the Knight into the center, with a delayed d5.
White must take care because the plan 7. Bg2 followed by 8. 0-0 is countered by Black with 9. .. f5.
Other possibilities were 5. .. d5…
