Annotated by -mirela- (1200): Winning against stronger opponents is difficult. Nevertheless, there are at least two factors that could be helpful for you. First of all, the higher rated player is supposed to play for a win, especially in a tournament. And maybe she or he is tired to see you perform all these grandmaster moves in the opening that you keep looking up in the gameknot database. So she or he might come up with… |
Annotated by bakerbaker (1200): I was White in this game where I pawnstormed my opponent. This is the most logical response, but symmetry is usually favorable to the side with the tempo. The Sicilian Defense (1...c5) is the best way to try for an advantage as Black. The most logical move. I develop a kingside piece while attacking a pawn in the centre. This is the Ruy Lopez, or Spanish Opening. I develop my bishop to the most … |
Annotated by saccopterigio (1200): a very interesting variant Ne7? i think it's an error but i haven't seen anything very good attack/defence for white white have more development, more mobility, but without a pawn and with h row open it's hard to continue i heven't seen this move...after 23.Rxb7 i think "oh no...i lost" but fortunately it's… |