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Annotated by marinvukusic (2161): This is a game I played recently OTB. The opponent is a young 2nd category player on the rise.
I decided to put the game on Gameknot because it has some interesting moments and can be somewhat educational. I will focus on my thinking during the game and not necessarily on computer analysis for "absolutely best moves".
First move is actually transpositional, as I play e6 very often as… |
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Annotated by last_archimedean (1564): I don't remember playing this game, but my father assures me I did. I was 3 years old, and so was my friend "D. B." -- we barely knew the rules and had to stand up to see to the other side of the board. After deciphering my dad's horrible handwriting, I am able to post probably the silliest game in chess history. Have a few good laughs! Obviously I had zero concept of strategy. Basically both me … |
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Annotated by joveyboy1 (1460): (The ratings of the two players are their ratings when this game had started) Hey everyone! It's been a while since I've done annotations because I've just been so busy. It's about time I made my return. I've liked doing annotations, so now, I will return with the first of four games against a very high rated player. Now you look at the ratings, it is obvious who has the advantage, I mean, 999… |
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Annotated by hugomason (1200): Nc6!? I don't actually know why i went for this move. I was preparing for a d7-d5 launch on the white bishop. Waste of move, why didn't he do that last move? Simple defense of knight and now i'm ahead in development. b3!? Normally i would go for g3. Now i have control of most of the center. Nice diagonal (b2-f6) for the bishop, targeting my kingside. Blocking threat and now control more of the … |
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Annotated by zalethon (1200): For the record, I do not know the names of many positions. So I'll just write out my thoughts on the game..
Decent opening. Granted, it's a little hard to make a bad opening. (No insult to Gsani) Also a decent opening.. I believe I have the French Defense in mind, but I could be wrong. So does he. He attacks my pawn, not really gaining anything, as he wouldn't sacrifice a Knight for a pawn. It … |
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Annotated by byakuugan3 (1200): I was White in this game. 1.e3 is not a common opening move, but it is very flexible and solid. My opening is considered unorthodox because I have blocked both bishops, but I want to develop my bishops to d2 and e2. A lot of people say that it is a passive setup, but I don't think playing agressive in the opening is necessary, unless your opponent makes a mistake. I don't think this is a good … |
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Annotated by tigerzrul88 (1905): This game comes from a mini-tournament that I played in based around an opening called "The Amsterdam Attack". I don't know if it is even a real opening, but we had to play it. I'm not annotating until after move 7 because that's where the game actually started to be in our control.
As always, if you find any logic errors or typos (or other mistakes) please message me and let me know. … |
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Annotated by black_spawn (1200): This is not really a game (even though two Ukrainian GMs played it in the national championship as a Grandmaster Draw...silly guys), but more of a puzzle on its own. It is - as far I know - the quickest stalemate in the game. Just enjoy!
If you ever have to play a friend or a teammate in a tournament, maybe you should consider playing the following moves rather than playing those quick,… |
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Annotated by goldmedal20 (1200): I am black and frederickrose is white.
easy game and nice win.
I felt white did not know what he was doing.
I thought I should try a new opening this game. what is this opening? building his bishops. some one said its all ways better to build your knights first. done with building up my knights you moving your queen too early in the game. clearing the way for my bishop building his knights. … |
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Annotated by reachforgoals (1200): some opening same knight same same pawn got all minor pieces out of that side. down 3 knight bishop castle knight back to 0 pawn queen back pawn queen castle queen pawn check king knight pawn queen lost both knights bad move lost queen bishop pawn bishop knight bishop rook pawn same same bishop rook pawn rook bishop bad move -19 pawn is it ok to double pawn here pawn double pawn knight pawn … |
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Annotated by skyeman (2160): I was going to suggest that a developing move like 5...0-0 would have been better here, but the move played prevents White developing his king's knight, so in this case it's probably better. Well seen! Threatening to dislodge the knight on f6 that is protecting the pawn on e4. You had a promising position, but this is bad. 8...h6 was necessary to counter the threat of 9.g5.… |
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Annotated by lord_shiva (1898): Van't Krujis opening. A little unusual, but I used to open this way frequently in my youth. Not a conventional response. Pe4xPd4 e.p. is also acceptable here. This would have been a lovely fork, save for NxP. Ph7 is not in mortal danger. ? Bishop for rook? White would have been better off moving the queen. Qd2 at least threatens black's a pawn. Rc5 I … |
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Annotated by sough (1200): Not very aggressive Great first two moves Might have looked at Nc6,Nd7 or exf. The queen is out a little early and could become a target. But it's not a terrible move Looks like a good move but as you soon see white builds his pawn center while your bishop dances. Maybe Bd6 was better A blunder. Many times when the queen does this double attack with check, the knight can go to c6 and… |
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Annotated by awsome101 (1200): this was a game played by my older brother ( no im not bias )... i thought this was an interesting game........hope you enjoy my insightful (maybe) comments. d4 standard opening, pawn to e6 is next h3 nivk moving pawns one space at a time this move opens up for kg8 (castle for later on) nivk persisting with pawn movement this moves aims to open up C file if pawn is taken consolidating d4, … |
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Annotated by drcolossus (1200): Fairly standered openings from both sides. Not quite sure what he was trying to do with the bishop... but I threatened it anyway. He retreated the bishop, this pawn formation is not one of my best, restricting several pieces. Bringing the knight into play. Putting him under pressure - trying to throw him off balance. Expected defensive response, piece moved to safety. Knight moved further … |
