1.e4 (0:00) c5 (0:00) 2.Nf3 (0:03) g6 (0:02) 3.c3 (0:03) Bg7 (0:01) 4.d4 (0:01) cxd4 (0:04) 5.cxd4 (0:00) d6 (0:01) 6.Bb5+ (0:21) Bd7 (0:43) 7.Bxd7+ (1:27) Nxd7 (0:02) 8.O-O (0:13) Ngf6 (0:09) 9.Nc3 (0:03) O-O (0:24) 10.Bg5 (4:11) a6 (0:51) 11.Qd2 (3:02) Rc8 (1:11) 12.Rac1 (0:25) Qe8 (0:48) 13.Rfe1 (3:54) e6 (0:46) 14.h3 (0:46) Nh5 (2:06) 15.g4 (1:34) Nhf6 (0:08)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: so does e5 win a pawn here?
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: e5 dxe5 dxe5 Nd5 NXd5 exd5 Qxd5
milpat(1968) whispers: go RJ! 16.Bh6 (1:42) Nb6 (1:09) 17.Bxg7 (5:11) Kxg7 (0:19) 18.Qf4 (2:12) Qd8 (1:20) 19.Ne2 (1:51) Qd7 (2:21)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: Ng3 and g5 perhaps
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: and then Qh4-h6 20.Ng3 (2:06) Rc4 (1:36) 21.Rxc4 (0:14) Nxc4 (0:03) 22.b3 (0:01) Nb6 (0:16) 23.g5 (0:53)
milpat(1968) whispers: yes, now less encline to play Nh5
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: yes
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: rj usually finds the right plans 23...Ng8 (6:21)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: hmm, plan now could be h4-h5-h6, but maybe Rc1 first
milpat(1968) whispers: what u think of, e5 d5 Nh2? 24.e5 (6:19)
milpat(1968) whispers: :P 24...dxe5 (0:36)
rjbriggs(1748) whispers: have to give sqs to get--was more worried tho about Nd5 right away...
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: well there's the first part 25.Qxe5+ (0:38)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: dunno about this 25...f6 (0:29)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: but white's pieces are better co-ordinated
milpat(1968) whispers: now has Ne4 since no d5 26.Qxe6 (0:09)
milpat(1968) whispers: ah well
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: oh, tempo on the Nb6, nice 26...Qxe6 (0:23)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: I think this converts to a good position 27.Rxe6 (0:04)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: fxg5 Rxb6 Rxf3 Rxb7+ for instance
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: not a clear win, but definitely winnable
rjbriggs(1748) whispers: this looks like payday to me
milpat(1968) whispers: :) 27...Nd5 (0:51)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: payday, lol 28.Rd6 (1:57)
milpat(1968) whispers: i'd have prefer Qs on board
milpat(1968) whispers: because of black K
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: some of us have the urge to simplify
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: here I just think it was the best move 28...Nf4 (3:22)
LJMon(1848) whispers: solid pawn up 29.gxf6+ (0:31)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: Rd7+ seemed like a good intermezzo there too 29...Nxf6 (0:24) 30.Ng5 (0:19) Re8 (0:27)
rjbriggs(1748) whispers: oops ... i underrated h6 here, but i think he just let me live...
milpat(1968) whispers: i prefered Ne5 to Ng5
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: things are a bit entangled now
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: counterplay with Re1+ is also possible 31.h4 (1:34)
milpat(1968) whispers: another point for Ne5
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: yes
rjbriggs(1748) whispers: meh... i'm slipping here...
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: Re1+ Kh2 Ng4# is something to avoid now
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: fortunately there is Re1 Nf1 31...Re1+ (1:06)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: but damn, this is getting hairy
milpat(1968) whispers: enjoy ur pawn 32.Nf1 (0:21)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: could have avoided this with 29 Rd7+ or 30 Ne5
LJMon(1848) whispers: took a turn for the worse
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: not sure how to evaluate this
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: white may still be better, but I'd rather be black
LJMon(1848) whispers: pawn advantage disappeared
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: still a pawn up, and that doesn't look like it will change that soon
LJMon(1848) whispers: gotta watch h6 Ne4--->d2
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: but the counterplay is frightening 32...Ne2+ (3:20)
Jammes(1715) whispers: it looks frightening. but what happens if white simply tries something like rb6 next and goes for a simple pawhunt
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: that's what I'm wondering too 33.Kg2 (0:51)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: Nf4+ Kf3 seems ok 33...Rd1 (0:38)
Jammes(1715) whispers: kf3 loses the f1 pawn the f pawn and the a pawn
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: Ne3!
Jammes(1715) whispers: i ment f1n
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: oh yeah
mcstorytaller(1764) whispers: hi Cat!
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: so that was probably forcing a draw
rjbriggs(1748) whispers: bl should be careful here... Ne5+ is a tactical shot that covers e4
rjbriggs(1748) whispers: er e6
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: yes, hence Ne3
rjbriggs(1748) whispers: rabbit move Kf3 could be funny... 34.Kf3 (2:04)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: no this isn't funny...
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: cos Nxe4+ Rxe4 Rxf1 simply wins the pawn back 34...Nxd4+ (1:44)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: although...Kg2
rjbriggs(1748) whispers: ah the The Black Beast of Caerbannog strikes...
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: lol, does Kg2 win? 35.Rxd4 (0:31)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: gah
KayVee(1677) whispers: Rxf1
rjbriggs(1748) whispers: he's ok, tho--just clear f1 35...Rxf1 (0:39)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: one of these cases where the trap was cleverer than the trapper ;)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: 35 Kg2 seems to leave black no way to save the pinned N
KayVee(1677) whispers: The Black Beast of Caerbannog ??
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: I'm semi embarrassed to admit that I know the reference... 36.a4 (2:11)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: it's the rabbit from Monty Python and the Holy Grail
rjbriggs(1748) whispers: headed to a draw, but my k-side pawns are slightly weaker :P
LJMon(1848) whispers: dont assume a draw....lots of play here
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: agreed
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: also, white does not want a draw
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: he may not have a choice in the matter though
LJMon(1848) whispers: h4 and f2 are weak and Rc1 looks promising......and on whites side Ne4 clearlng the way for Rd7 which he could have had much earlier
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: yeah, there is definitely play here
LJMon(1848) whispers: here
LJMon(1848) whispers: miswhis 36...Rc1 (8:25) 37.Kf4 (2:01) Rc2 (0:24) 38.f3 (2:47) Rc3 (0:08) 39.b4 (0:08)
LJMon(1848) whispers: Rh2 won a pawn 39...Rb3 (0:20)
LJMon(1848) whispers: wrong
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: Ne6-c5
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: and white may just be in business again
LJMon(1848) whispers: looks good
LJMon(1848) whispers: f pawn drops
LJMon(1848) whispers: or rep
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: hmm yes, Nh5+ is rather hard to meet
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: still if white can win the b-pawn first, it shouldn't matter
LJMon(1848) whispers: lsoing the b pawn weakens the a pawn
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: yes
LJMon(1848) whispers: losing 40.Ke5 (3:20)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: well that's rather different, but also not bad
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: cos now the threat is Ne6+ Kf7 Rf4
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: but then Re3+ defends, so nvm
LJMon(1848) whispers: Ke5 was good 40...h6 (1:12)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: also Ne6-d8 idea
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: which it seems black missed 41.Ne6+ (0:17)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: or maybe there is a sting in the tail 41...Kf7 (0:05) 42.Nd8+ (0:07) Ke7 (0:09)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: oh right, f3 falls
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: but white should still be slightly better 43.Nxb7 (0:19) Rxf3 (0:15)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: Rxf3 Nc5
LJMon(1848) whispers: mate threat
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: Rf5+ mate!
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: damn
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: so Rf4 looks forced
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: also doesn't look bad though
LJMon(1848) whispers: white still better 44.Rf4 (3:52)
LJMon(1848) whispers: Rx get pawn back
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: this looks like a draw now
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: unfortunately
LJMon(1848) whispers: probably
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: white king is too close to the extra pawn
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: black may have vague winning chances, but he might just offer a draw and be done with it
LJMon(1848) whispers: never know with Ns ...who has the best N rythems
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: yeah but the fewer the pawns, the less chance of some tactic 44...Re3+ (2:14)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: wow
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: why
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: determined to keep us entertained, perhaps? ;) 45.Kd4 (1:09) Rb3 (0:06)
LJMon(1848) whispers: very clever
LJMon(1848) whispers: Rx Nfork h4 fals 46.Kc4 (0:48)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: but Kc5 stops it
LJMon(1848) whispers: Rx 46...Rxb4+ (0:07) 47.Kxb4 (0:14)
LJMon(1848) whispers: down to the wire
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: well now the a-pawn should scare black 47...Nd5+ (0:12)
LJMon(1848) whispers: black wins 48.Ka5 (0:02)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: really? 48...Nxf4 (0:10) 49.Kxa6 (0:02)
LJMon(1848) whispers: g5 49...Kd7 (0:15) 50.Nc5+ (0:13) Kc6 (0:16)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: hmm 51.Ne4 (0:17)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: that seems to allow a draw 51...Ng2 (0:15)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: ah, of course
LJMon(1848) whispers: not over yet 52.Nf6 (0:31) Nxh4 (0:12) 53.Ng8 (0:10)
LJMon(1848) whispers: whites N bad vibes 53...h5 (0:18) 54.Ne7+ (0:23) Kc7 (0:06) 55.Nd5+ (0:08) Kb8 (0:04) 56.Kb6 (0:07)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: wow 56...g5 (0:08) 57.a5 (0:04)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: does white mate? 57...g4 (0:07) 58.a6 (0:01)
Jammes(1715) whispers: black doesnt even waste time
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: well he either mates or queens now
Jammes(1715) whispers: i mean there was the cance to play n to c8 perhaps or was he already 2 slow
LJMon(1848) whispers: white wins
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: I think there was a chance, but it's gone now
LJMon(1848) whispers: black should have taken more time 58...Ng6 (1:02)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: was gone with g5 in fact 59.a7+ (0:10)
smallblackcat(2158) whispers: so many twists and turns in this game
LJMon(1848) whispers: back and forth 59...Ka8 (0:51) 60.Nc7# (0:03) GreatSachin checkmated 1-0