samuraigoroh(1716) vs. clemsontiger(1770) 1-0
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standard 45+45, 2017-05-06
{SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: I think we'll play a sicilian opening }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: and wasn't disappointed :) }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Is one of the opening I like to play with and against }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: I though he would start with 2. Nc6, but it doesn't matter SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Just wonder if he prepared an opening just as I did }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Considering he played this type of opening a lot, I guess he didn't needed to }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: so far, everything looks calm, I just forgot what's next on this line. I think I usually play a3 next here though }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: These last 2 moves may have been waiting moves, but I haven't decided how to continue the middle game }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Those are the moves my old friend Buti would reprime me for :P lambertdw(1515) whispers: you've not attained middle game. }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Black wouldn't castle long, would he? Twikki(2092) whispers: the Be2 line is slow but shouldn't be this slow... white has given up 2 tempos from the usual lines, maybe 3 depending on what you think of a3 }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: I like better my position than his, but now the pawn structure is so similar }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: I could try Qa4+, but think is a waste of move though, unless he blunders with Bc6, he has lots of better ways to stop the check UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: Rc1 seems natural here }UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: good choice :-) Twikki(2092) whispers: I don't really like Nxd3... that bishop was a big pawn on d3. I guess he really wanted the bishop pair SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: If he doesn't move his queen away, I could try playing something like Nd5 next }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Without calculating, looks to me like I must play d4 here SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Although Nc3-a4-b6 looks tempting and I can defend it witht he bishop, but looks a bit dangerous to play too UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: how about Na4 directly?? SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Look good enough to me though, as his queen will be kind of cornered SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: he can (and should) just answer it with Qb5 though UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: if Na4 - not sure how he defends Nxb6 next ?? UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: but then again - please consider my rating :-) }UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: i think this is good ... Twikki(2092) whispers: black loses the b pawn but lines open up for his pieces with something like Na4 o-o Nxb6 Qb5 Nc4 d5... white should be better though UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: yes - i think white is slightly better after the line you propose - which seems like the correct one ... Twikki(2092) whispers: well Be3 might be better than Nc4 UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: yes - keeps the tension Twikki(2092) whispers: black needed to play Qb8 instead of Qd7... freed up the square for Nd7 SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Seems this is the first time I make him use his clock }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: At least I believe that'll slow his pair of bishops SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Nxb6 Qb5 Be3 Qxb2 Rb1 may lead to something }UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: Be3 seemed better ... }Twikki(2092) whispers: Rc7 will be a problem SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Still not there, but I like when my rival eat a lot of time and the difference goes the other way around. I like to use lots of time even on simple moves, unless is a line I already calculated well }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Not the move I anticipated but I can now trade queens with Qa4 UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: anticipating Rc7 as Twikki suggested ?? UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: how about a4?? UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: seems like that puts the Q in trouble ..... UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: again - consider my rating when i comment :-) }UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: i liked a4 better ... }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Nd7 fork looks nice, but I have to play Bg5 first and may be kind of obvious UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: yes ... UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: Rc7 seems like the right move SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: although I might just play a4 and not have to play pair of knights vs bishops (although I'm fine with that too) UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: maybe not :-) SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: I think that can wait, I should double rooks SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Think Bg5 is the best move here, I'll check other options after the game }UrsaMajor(1656) whispers: Rc7 seems strong Twikki(2092) whispers: Bxe4 }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: And if I calculated correctly, the d pawn is gone }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Bc7 or Bc5, both look good SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: I guess Bc7 is more direct, I wouldn't like him to keep the pair of bishops SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Bxe5 doesn't look that great, I'll keep it in mind to check after the game }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: I believe I can't keep the b pawn without giving my d pawn, but connected pawns are always good. SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Still probably should double rooks now that I have a good margin and don't be greedy Twikki(2092) whispers: b4 first }Twikki(2092) whispers: now black plays b4 and opens a diagonal for the B }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Rc6 seems like "the end" but still have time to calculate more lines SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: I think I have to cut first his king (avoid Kf6-g5-h4) }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Odd, I have connected pawns, I can give away my h pawn }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Seems sluggish but I don't think I'll blunder now SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: after all, I love to play with knights SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: I didn't played 47. gxh5 because I didn't wanted to split my pawns SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Although it was too dangerous and probably just taking it would save me lots of troubles XD }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: queenside pawns are just the diversion, I had originally promote the kingside ones }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: This will be a hard fight I'll admit it, but I cannot lose at any cost, we are behind on points }whatcostvictory(1586) whispers: Ng3 and your in like flint SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: He obviously wants 2 pawns per bishop, so I can't allow that SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: The knight sac line looks interesting (starting with f6) SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Or Kg5, I think it works too SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: I think is just a draw, so I should just play safe with Ng3 }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: I'll admit it, is hard to push the pawns without letting him get both with sac }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: Never forget, pawns cannot retreat }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: I really wanted to push the f pawn, but doesn't look safe }SamuraiGoroh(1716) whispers: I can block the diagonal with the knight, so that's futile }
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samuraigoroh (2017-05-06): Kudos clemsontiger, this was a hard earned victory for me. This was one of (if not the) longest TL game I've had -as moves-, and one of the longest games in time too
joshuar (2017-05-07): Nice win, SamuraiGoroh. You're on a roll. Some good points from Twikki, in there, but for the most part you took the small advantage and just ran with it into a winning endgame.
samuraigoroh (2017-05-08): Thanks Joshua, I didn't wanted to over-complicate myself hence why I played some weaker moves at times that were safer rather than risking it. (still a bit lazy to go and calculate long and tedious lines :P)