dstrout(1755) vs. samuraigoroh(1799) 1/2-1/2
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standard 45+45, 2015-05-02
1.e4 {(0:00)} e5 {(0:00)} 2.Nf3 {(0:09)SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Didn't analyzed much my rival, but he seemed like a well around player, so this game is going to be tough }SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: At least it's a king's pawns opening, so I know the line }SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: That's odd, I though he wouldn't move fast. But I guess since it's opening, he knew which way he wanted to go }SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: I'm not focused on the game, I though I could get my pawn back, but I guess maybe not :( }SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Or yes?! SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Bxh3 }SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Bxg2 Qxg2 Qxe5 maybe? SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Because Rh1 is not protected, so I can get the knight on e5 SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: mmm, Bxg2 doesn't work, he has a mate threat with Qxf7+ Qd7# SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Either Qxe5 or Be6 I guess SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Qxe5 looks riskier but better I think }SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: White's c pawn is weak, but I need to castle SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Guess I'll check after the game if Nb4 was worth or not }SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: If only my c pawns weren't doubled, I would had gone with Nb4 }SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: I almost though it was a blunder, but I can't play Qh2# SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: meh, this seems like a drawn game with all those trades SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Maybe I should had avoid some... }SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Aiming for a cheap Bh2 check }SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: He didn't played Re1, oh well }SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: So Bb2 AND more trades... SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Does he think he's better in endgames, or just doesn't want to win? }SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: I could try Re1+ and have his back row, or play d4 and lock the pawns SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Either way this is going to be a boring drawn game... SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Maybe dxc is slightly better SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Considering a5 to stop b4 and I think I'm fine if he plays cxd }SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Mmm, I could play Re6 and maybe have something if he trades rooks SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: else, I can just play Kf8 and get closer to the center... SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: What I have to consider is if he can sac his queenside pawns in order to put me in zugszwang SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: But I think my kingside pawns can advance faster while the king defends the center RobertFrost(1793) whispers: Go Sam! SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: I think is best to move the king and then decide where the pawns should be, because once moved, then can't go back SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: So Kf8 Rxe Kxe Kf2 Kf7 }SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Hmm, after all those trades, he wants to keep his rook? SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: That seems like a lost tempo to me }SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: He doesn't seem good at endings I would say }RobertFrost(1793) whispers: looks real good for black RobertFrost(1793) whispers: h4 seems like the finisher SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: I could play Rb7 to lose a tempo and trade pawns if he goes to Rh1 SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: But have to analyze if it's good to trade them or not SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: I can go with a4 and create some chaos on the queenside pawns SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: But then his pawns turn a bit dangerous }SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Guess we are stuck SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: I don't want to move my queenside structure and I guess he won't go with Rh1 SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: so I'll offer draw after Rb6 RobertFrost(1793) whispers: hmmm SamuraiGoroh(1799) whispers: Just forgot how you do that XD RobertFrost(1793) whispers: why not h4 }RobertFrost(1793) whispers: after h4gxh4 gxh4 i think black has a clear advantage because of the passed pawn.
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samuraigoroh (2015-05-02): I consider my skills rusty, so I opted to get a sure half point instead of risking a point. Maybe I should had played all-in and go with h4 (or a4), but it would lengthen the game and probably still draw it.