chess opening #10857 (17)Belgrade 1995 -- Reti Opening Annotated by mybookrunsdeep (1431): This is a very interesting attacking miniature, which also features a clever way to play against the Reti Opening. However, what is actually more impressive in this game is what doesn't transpire over the board. This game definitely will appeal to Dutch Defense players who face 1. Nf3. Kramnik doesn't like to enter the reverse Benoni lines after 2. c4 d4. It is probably worthy to note that…Vladimir Kramnik vs. Belyavsky |
chess opening #2240 (14)Larry Christiansen - Chessmaster 9000 game four (#4) Annotated by cash1981 (1200): Frankly, I was a little discouraged to be in this situation. The devastating loss in Game 3 has ended all hopes of actually winning the match. Still, a win in the last game would perhaps give me a “moral victory”.
As usual, I planned for a slow, maneuvering game if 9K would be so kind as to cooperate. Not long after I played this move, I regretted it. White should play for…Larry Christiansen vs. Chessmaster 9000 |
chess opening #8416 (9)The Dangers of Bringing Your Queen Out Early Annotated by byakuugan3 (1200): I am White in this game, and I start with a safe, solid, non-committal opening, which waits to see how Black will continue. Black's move is more committal since pawns cannot move backward, and now Black has committed a pawn to the centre. I like to develop my kingside quickly and castle safely. My knight and fianchettoed bishop will be good defenders of my king, and also good attackers if Black …Me (byakuugan3) (1850) vs. M. Cronin (1923) |