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Annotated by -nosferatu- (1200): This game is, thus far, my favorite bloody bout playing the Dutch Defense. I was very pleased with the king-side storm I manufactured, and the tactical mêlée that ensued. Settle in for a tour of Devil's Den. 1. ...d6 is a flexible move against 1. Nf3, and is one of my favorites. Now with 2. d4, which I believe is best after 1. Nf3 d6, I planned on experimenting with 2. ...Bg4!?, The Wade… |
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Annotated by mybookrunsdeep (1431): This is a lightly annotated game which features an English-type setup against an Old Indian Defense. The game starts as a slow positional maneuvering battle but turns tactical around move 22, when I offer an exchange sacrifice for the chance to cement two knights on the 6th rank! 2. e4 could transpose into the Pirc or Modern. Another possibility is 2...Bg4 followed by this move. This move… |
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Annotated by tag1153 (1700): On to round two of the 2007 Alabama State Championship. Feeling a little lucky after escaping round one with the full point, I approach this game with a fresh attitude and my new pet 1. Nf3. ?! We could debate the pros and cons of this move forever, but I question it on many levels. Suffice it to say that I felt this move a provacative insult, fully deserving to be punished as soon as possible.… |
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Annotated by shambobala (1818): 1.Nf3 is a cautious opening and trying to gauge what black is gonna do. Some move order tricks to get into an open sicilian or others can be employed. I was thinking this might head into an English opening so i play my pet reply. ...depending on what white does next, i have the annoying option for white of Bg4, or the quick development approach of e5 and then f5... ..anticipating a quick… |
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Annotated by dinosaur53 (1814): I hope you find these comments entertaining and informative Dino53/Barry Davis. My introduction I would like to remind our players that pawns have 4 job functions; a. Protect the king b. Protect other pieces c. Fight for territory & space d. The threat of promotion. This is a decision based on taste or preference white last move "releases the pawn tension" in the center and therefore… |
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Annotated by shambobala (1818): ....i tend to use this opening against all flank openings. Depending on Whites next few moves, you can set up a strong kingside attack. ...normal here would be c4 or d4, maybe even g3 and transpose to an English ...this is an annoying move for white and he has to deal with it, otherwise black automatically takes on f3 to upset the pawns and give some early targets.. continuing to… |
