18 Jul 08
Adam Warlock in another post regrets missing a flashy finish.
What about this OTB flashy finish. I gambled he would take
the Rook for a 'Cool Win' this could have ended in tears.
(13.g3 holds is what I have written in my notebook)
Go for it if you feel lucky - I was.
But be prepared to accept the consequences if it fails.
(I was ready to jump out the window)
18 Jul 08
Originally posted by greenpawn34What's against 11. ... Ne2+?
Adam Warlock in another post regrets missing a flashy finish.
What about this OTB flashy finish. I gambled he would take
the Rook for a 'Cool Win' this could have ended in tears.
(13.g3 holds is what I have written in my notebook)
Go for it if you feel lucky - I was.
But be prepared to accept the consequences if it fails.
(I was read ...[text shortened]... bxc6 12.Bxc6+ Kf8 13.Bxa8 Ne2+ 14.Qxe2 Rh1+ 15.Kxh1 Qh4+ 16.Kg1 Qh2[/pgn]
18 Jul 08
Originally posted by greenpawn34Sometimes you just have to do things. In Game 5221144 my 11th and 12th moves were clearly not best but I thought the chance of the quick win was worth it as my opponent was lowly rated and it worked.
Adam Warlock in another post regrets missing a flashy finish.
What about this OTB flashy finish. I gambled he would take
the Rook for a 'Cool Win' this could have ended in tears.
(13.g3 holds is what I have written in my notebook)
Go for it if you feel lucky - I was.
But be prepared to accept the consequences if it fails.
(I was read ...[text shortened]... bxc6 12.Bxc6+ Kf8 13.Bxa8 Ne2+ 14.Qxe2 Rh1+ 15.Kxh1 Qh4+ 16.Kg1 Qh2[/pgn]
I could probably find dozens of games like this where I've played inferior moves against far weaker opposition going for a quick win. Usually they work but just occasionally my opponent sees they are naff and I suddenly have a serious fight on my hands.
18 Jul 08
Originally posted by KatastroofMy opponent was actually a retired Colonel. A very elderly gentleman
Strange game.You guys must be scottish 😛
who was wounded in the war and learned to play chess whilst in hospital.
This example is my worse case of playing to the gallery.
I have one that failed... I cannot show it. If I see that position
again I really will jump out the window.
Once announced a mate in 4 and resigned 3 moves later.
That was funny.
19 Jul 08
Originally posted by Fat LadyIs that on this site? That doesn't look like 2131 level especially from white.
Not quite as flashy, but I was pleased to be able to accurately calculate the tactic which won this game:
[pgn]
[Event "Friendly Game, 5m + 0s"]
[Site "Café"]
[Date "2008.07.16"]
[Round "?"]
[White "Guest"]
[Black "Jon D'Souza-Eva"]
[Result "0-1"]
[ECO "C00"]
[PlyCount "68"]
[EventDate "2008.07.16"]
[TimeControl "300"]
1. e4 e6 2. f4 d5 3. ...[text shortened]... ut I had to see that I was winning the bishop with 34 ... Rb1 at the end.