Annotated by ethansiegel (1986): Robert, briefly my teammate, holds the dubious distinction of being the highest rated player on GK I've ever beaten. This, however, is *not* that victory. He challenged me to a rematch, and I decided that my best bet was to play my aggressive style and open things up. I seem to get a good attack going, but he defends and my attack fizzles; I'm then faced between going to an inferior endgame or … |
Annotated by jotheblackqueen (1200): Hi everyone!
Another Low Draw but at least this time it is against a fellow Class A player. This is part of a double king pawn opening mini tournament in which I have scored a disappointing 3.5 points out of 11 games so far. Still, if you look at the oppo, including 2 Experts, it may be a little more understandable. This game becomes the Exchange Variation of the Ruy Lopez. A bishop pin… |
Annotated by whizzkid111 (1200): This game shows you how International Master Hans Bohm suffers quick
defeat. This opening is the Ruy Lopez which is most popular. The most common move The Ruy Lopez exchange variation gives Black bad pawn structure but it
also gives Black a bishop matching pair but Black is also behind in
development. White can also play 5. Nc3 or 5.c3 The International Master Hans Bohm is… |
Annotated by katzlbt (1200): Don't look at this game if you expect spectacular moves or sacrifices. This is one of my real league games with a 3h time control. It is not an example of an excellent game of mine but one can learn from it. I have annotated the critical parts with questions to the reader so one might make guesses for better moves. A standard spanish Ruy Lopez opening. The first little excitement… |