timschochet
Footballguy
Just analyzed Rd7 and I was right. After Qe5 Rxf7! and the game is over. No good defense for black.
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3rd Official Free For All Chess Tournament- Round 6 Posted (1 Viewer)
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Too caught up in gaining material back to even recognize Rd7.
I really need to force myself to start looking at all possible options before submitting a move. My instinct is to just quickly submit the first thing that I see, and that's not good.My (probably mistaken) thought process at this point was that I had no way to protect the bishop on F4 anyway, so I may as well sacrifice my other bishop and get a pawn for it. But you're right, at this point I knew I was pretty much screwed regardless.
Enjoyed the game and write-up. Looking forward to round three.
timschochet
Footballguy
Make sure you sent it to Iamabraham- there is another player at chesstime called "Abraham" who is not the same person.
SacramentoBob
Footballguy
EddieSpaghetti
Footballguy
Invite sent to Joe T...
VA703 had sent me an invite and we are currently in a game so I guess that one will not count...
VA703 had sent me an invite and we are currently in a game so I guess that one will not count...
AAABatteries
Footballguy
AAA v WyldStallyns (1-0)
Wyld Stallyns
Footballguy
I suck at chess. 
When does round 3 start?
When does round 3 start?
SacramentoBob
Footballguy
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Idiots-Guide-Chess-Edition/dp/1592573169I suck at chess.
When does round 3 start?
Seriously. Probably one of the best beginner chess books written.
timschochet
Footballguy
i haven't read it , but for me Logical Chess Move by Move was the most helpful when I started.http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Idiots-Guide-Chess-Edition/dp/1592573169Seriously. Probably one of the best beginner chess books written.I suck at chess.
When does round 3 start?
Green and Gold
Footballguy
Eh, doesn't seem that bad for black. After Rd7, black can just take the rook with the queen. At that point it's two rooks for the queen, fairly even trade.
timschochet
Footballguy
didn't even consider that. Damn
SacramentoBob
Footballguy
I think this should be the 2nd chess book anyone reads.i haven't read it , but for me Logical Chess Move by Move was the most helpful when I started.http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Idiots-Guide-Chess-Edition/dp/1592573169Seriously. Probably one of the best beginner chess books written.I suck at chess.
When does round 3 start?
GM Nunn's criticisms's about the analysis aside (Chernev was about 2000-2200 strength I think), the real value of that book and his Most Instructive Games Ever Played is the passion he puts into the commentary. He makes reading an annotated game fun. So what if h3 isn't quite as coffeehouse a move as he thought? Getting good at chess is hard work, and I think giving someone an introduction to chess via Chernev is a good way to take some of that edge off and make you want to get better. Chernev does a good job selecting games for instruction and annotating them for beginners to get an understanding of what's going on.
Oh and he had a HUGE mancrush on Capablanca. Pretty sure he had posters of him on his wall.
dancingbones
Footballguy
Just blew a game where I had complete command & had to take a draw.
Move #40 (I am black) should have been Rb7.
Sometimes I hate this game.
1. e4 c5
2. Nf3 d6
3. Nc3 Nf6
4. d4 cxd4
5. Qxd4 a6
6. Bf4 Nc6
7. Qd2 h6
8. Bc4 Qc7
9. O-O e5
10. Bg3 Be6
11. Bxe6 fxe6
12. Ra1d1 O-O-O
13. Ne2 Be7
14. c4 Nxe4
15. Qc2 Nxg3
16. Nxg3 d5
17. cxd5 exd5
18. Rf1e1 Bf6
19. a3 Rh8e8
20. b4 e4
21. Nh4 Bxh4
22. Nf5 Bf6
23. Qb3 Qd7
24. Ne3 d4
25. Nc4 Qc7
26. a4 b5
27. axb5 axb5
28. Na3 Qb6
29. Rc1 Kb7
30. Rc5 Na7
31. Re1c1 Re7
32. Qa2 d3
33. Nxb5 Nxb5
34. Rc6 Qa7
35. Qc4 Nc3
36. Rxc3 Bxc3
37. Qb5+ Ka8
38. Ra6 d2
39. Rxa7+ Rxa7
40. Qc6+ Kb8
41. Qb6+ Rb7
42. Qxd8+ Ka7
43. Qa5+ 1/2-1/2
Edit: Just goes to show that it pays to play the game out to the mate.
Move #40 (I am black) should have been Rb7.
Sometimes I hate this game.
1. e4 c5
2. Nf3 d6
3. Nc3 Nf6
4. d4 cxd4
5. Qxd4 a6
6. Bf4 Nc6
7. Qd2 h6
8. Bc4 Qc7
9. O-O e5
10. Bg3 Be6
11. Bxe6 fxe6
12. Ra1d1 O-O-O
13. Ne2 Be7
14. c4 Nxe4
15. Qc2 Nxg3
16. Nxg3 d5
17. cxd5 exd5
18. Rf1e1 Bf6
19. a3 Rh8e8
20. b4 e4
21. Nh4 Bxh4
22. Nf5 Bf6
23. Qb3 Qd7
24. Ne3 d4
25. Nc4 Qc7
26. a4 b5
27. axb5 axb5
28. Na3 Qb6
29. Rc1 Kb7
30. Rc5 Na7
31. Re1c1 Re7
32. Qa2 d3
33. Nxb5 Nxb5
34. Rc6 Qa7
35. Qc4 Nc3
36. Rxc3 Bxc3
37. Qb5+ Ka8
38. Ra6 d2
39. Rxa7+ Rxa7
40. Qc6+ Kb8
41. Qb6+ Rb7
42. Qxd8+ Ka7
43. Qa5+ 1/2-1/2
Edit: Just goes to show that it pays to play the game out to the mate.
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timschochet
Footballguy
I like how he showed that you don't have to rely on tactical brilliance to win at chess ( which is good for me because I don't have any.) if you can grasp the position and avoid blunders, you'll be all right. In the instructive book I recall a game by Salo Flohr which is just beautiful- no complex moves, just Flohr making one simple good move after another and forcing a win.I think this should be the 2nd chess book anyone reads. GM Nunn's criticisms's about the analysis aside (Chernev was about 2000-2200 strength I think), the real value of that book and his Most Instructive Games Ever Played is the passion he puts into the commentary. He makes reading an annotated game fun. So what if h3 isn't quite as coffeehouse a move as he thought? Getting good at chess is hard work, and I think giving someone an introduction to chess via Chernev is a good way to take some of that edge off and make you want to get better. Chernev does a good job selecting games for instruction and annotating them for beginners to get an understanding of what's going on.i haven't read it , but for me Logical Chess Move by Move was the most helpful when I started.http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Idiots-Guide-Chess-Edition/dp/1592573169Seriously. Probably one of the best beginner chess books written.I suck at chess.
When does round 3 start?
Oh and he had a HUGE mancrush on Capablanca. Pretty sure he had posters of him on his wall.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
I'm of the opinion that players of our collective caliber (that is to say, far from master-level) should be playing virtually every game out to checkmate. But that's just me.
ragincajun
Footballguy
Ragincajun squeaked out a win from Shuke.
SacramentoBob
Footballguy
I disagree with that. I think you should take less draws, but not play out hopeless positions.
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timschochet
Footballguy
Green and Gold, how come you didn't defend your title? I'm challenging you to a game.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
I suppose. It doesn't help the player in the losing position, but I don't think it hurts the player in the winning position to keep sharp on his basic mating patterns.SacramentoBob said:
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
And to be clear, I said "virtually" every game. If you're playing against a player who clearly knows how to execute a rook-and-king vs king mate and is a handful of moves away, fine, resign, but if you're like a pawn down in a rook+king+pawn vs rook+king endgame, play it out even if it looks lost.
SacramentoBob
Footballguy
I wouldn't resign a pawn down in a rook endgame. That's silly.
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ragincajun
Footballguy
Me 2. GG
EddieSpaghetti
Footballguy
timschochet
Footballguy
Well, its Saturday, and he was slow out of the gate last time around. We'll give it until Monday and see what happens.
Joe T
Footballguy
timschochet
Footballguy
You could have let me know about the underscore, so I could have corrected the OP. Or maybe you did? I didn't notice it when we played, and I can't keep track of everything, sorry.
timschochet
Footballguy
dancingbones
Footballguy
It seems the rumours of my chess acumen have been greatly exaggerated.
It's all over but the crying for charvik & I, with me doing the crying.
Nicely played charvik. :thumbsup:
It's all over but the crying for charvik & I, with me doing the crying.
Nicely played charvik. :thumbsup:
Joe T
Footballguy
EddieSpaghetti
Footballguy
Ok, that was the reason, I was going based on what was provided in the OP...
So timschochet, am I supposed to be playing Joe_T or VA703???
dancingbones
Footballguy
charvik
Footballguy
gg, it turned out very interesting... Not sure how to copy the moves over for a breakdown.
timschochet
Footballguy
Joe_T
kutta
Footballguy
I thought you drew? Or was that another game?
Sand
Footballguy
After the game is over you have the option to email the PGN (which is just a text file) to yourself.
EddieSpaghetti
Footballguy
EddieSpaghetti vs Joe_T (0-1)
Abraham
Footballguy
If a player is rated better than me I try to grab as many pieces as possible and hope for the best. I was on the ropes here but think I've put him in a bit of a pickle at the moment. We shall see
Sand
Footballguy
I don't expect mine to last much longer. Joffer is just rope-a-doping me at this point.
dancingbones
Footballguy
charvik
Footballguy
Thanks! I didn't know that... here it is, in case anyone is interested. I am pleased with not making any major mistake, even though DB forced me to change my original opening early.
1. c4 c5
2. Nf3 Nf6
3. Nc3 b6
4. e4 d6
5. d4 cxd4
6. Nxd4 Bb7
7. Bd3 e6
8. O-O Be7
9. f4 Nc6
10. Nf3 O-O
11. a3 Rc8
12. Qe2 Na5
13. Nd2 Nd7
14. b4 Nc6
15. Nf3 Bf6
16. Bb2 Bd4+
17. Kh1 Bf6
18. Nb5 Bxb2
19. Qxb2 Qe7
20. e5 dxe5
21. fxe5 Rc8d8
22. Ra1d1 a6
23. Nd6 Nd7xe5
24. Nxe5 Rxd6
25. Ng4 Rf8d8
26. Qe2 f5
27. Ne3 Ne5
28. Bc2 Rxd1
29. Rxd1 Rxd1+
30. Nxd1 Qd6
31. h3 Qd4
32. Bb3 f4
33. c5 f3
34. Qe3 fxg2+
35. Kg1 bxc5
36. Bxe6+ Kf8
37. Qxd4 Nf3+
38. Kxg2 Nxd4+
39. Kf2 Nxe6
40. Ne3 cxb4
41. axb4 Nf4
42. Kg3 Nd3
43. Nc2 Bd5
44. h4 Ke7
45. Kg4 Bb3
46. Nd4 Be6+
47. Nxe6 Kxe6
48. Kf3 h5
49. Ke4 Nxb4
50. Kf4 Kf6
51. Ke4 a5
52. Kd4 Nc2+
53. Kc3 Ne1
54. Kb3 Nf3
55. Ka4 Nxh4
56. Kxa5 Nf5
57. Kb4 h4
58. Kc5 h3
59. Kd5 h2
60. Ke4 h1=Q+
61. Kf4 Qh4+
62. Kf3 Qe1
63. Kg4 Qg3+
64. Kh5 Qh4# 0-1
ETA: Like someone else said above, with the huge disadvantage in ranking, my thought was exchanging as many pieces like-for-like as possible and be defensive. I still feel I lucked out getting in a good position with my pieces, and a slight advantage in strength (extra pawn and bishop).
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dancingbones
Footballguy
I think I was in a strong position until move #17.
Should have traded the knight for black's dark bishop & held that diagonal with my dark bishop.
Also miscalculated pushing the pawn on move 20 & the ensuing exchanges & ended up down a pawn.
Well played game by charvik.
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