Naaaah, it's not true. I was just trying to catch Stormerne attention. For a new game. I wanna play him, him and him.
Ok Stormerne. MWAHAHAHA, the Fanatic will burn himself but you'll suffer too before having my head http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/biggrin.gif
You're white. You begin please.


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OK, it worked, well done. I'm going to have to exact my revenge on you now for daring to mention a has-been like Kasparov in the same sentence as me. Let the slaughter begin...

Stormerne v. GenghisK
1. e4 ...

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for daring to mention a has-been like Kasparov in the same sentence as me.

LMAO

1. e4 e5
2...

I will survive.... (Gloria Gaynor at the French victory over Brazil)
Yessss! My first move and I'm still alive!http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/avatar.gifhttp://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/avatar.gifhttp://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

OK Gloria, survive this...

1. e4 e5
2. f4 ...

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3...

Remembered the lessons you taught to me yesterday at the chat, concerning the knights...

Smash, LMAO?

PS: I WILL SURVIIIIVEEEEE

laughing my ass off http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 ...

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4...

Well a gambit. Since I won't have other opportunities to get a small advantage, I will not refuse this gambit.
Btw, Smash seems to be a tough opponent...

Yes a gambit, and a very common one once upon a time. When people first think of them, they are trying to offer an exchange of some material for some other advantage. Over time, as people study the gambit, they come to a conclusion as to whether it's best to accept the material or decline it. However, many people say that the best way to prove that a gambit is wrong is first to accept it and then to destroy it! You've accepted it which is the first step... http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/wink.gif

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 ...

All moderators are tough opponents - one way or another! http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5 ...

Mm, I'm not sure I haven't wasted my move. At least it will prevent you from moving your c3 knight http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif

Why, are you scared of my c3 knight? http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/wink.gif

There are five candidate moves I considered in this position. I've chosen the one which seems the most consistent.

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 ...

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6...

Trying to delay your castling... and developing my forces... for you to crush them after http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Delay my castling? True. Hmmm... OK I've put something in the way.

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 ...

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7...

Mmm, I already feel uncomfortable. I develop too quickly without taking time to defend my pieces.

Well you probably played the best move, although some would say you could have played Bb4 on your previous move.

Anyway, I've had a careful think about my own next move. There are several possibilities. Potentially the one I choose could shape the entire game. The only one that is consistent with my strategy is also the most risky. And so I've played forward another 15 moves or so to check that, if I play that move, I get at least an even game with best play.

So I'm going to have to play that move...

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 ...

I would like to make a few notations here, but I want to make sure that you are both OK with it before I just go blabering out what I see...LOL
I'm a hardcore Chess Fanatic too, I Hope I can make it to GM in the next ten years or so.... So to me it's really not about winning yet...It's only about the knowledge in my eyes... But I will stay slient if that is your will.

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We don't mind people kibitzing. lol. Right Stormerne? <IMG SRC="http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/wink.gif" border=0>
Go on Johan. Go on.
Edit: I'll make my move tonight.

[This message has been edited by GenghisK (edited July 05, 2001).]

well GK I think stormerne is Ok with it, but let's just get his Go Ahead, just in case...
He's kibitzt on me a few times himself http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/wink.gif
but when we start assuming is when we make an Ass of U and ME...lol...I just love that saying...
If I had to pick a positon though I would Play Black from here.

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Johan511 proudly said:
If I had to pick a positon though I would Play Black from here.

Hehehe, Stormerne? Did you hear that? http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/tongue.gif Ok I know that this advantage I have won't last long but it's delighting to hear another great chess player, ie Johan saying that. It'll be quite explosive to watch the clash of 2 titans. Stormerne vs Johan. Or the opposite, I don't remember http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif

but when we start assuming is when we make an Ass of U and ME...
http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/confused.gif Didn't get the sentence sorry. Needs some explanations.

Ok take the word...Assume
Now think about the sentence, an ASS of U and ME....it = the same word if you read just the capitalized letters....it is slightly lame But I enjoy the expression as it has sentimental value to me. I.e. Another Meaning.
Peace


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lol. I got it. Wow you're really subtle. My mononeuronal brain couldn't follow you http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/biggrin.gif
Ok back to us Stormerne. Now feel my wrath. What do you think about.... that move. Now you're dead.
1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 BxC3
8 .... as you could expect http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif at least it would get 2 of your pawns in the same line, thus more vulnerable, right?

Ok I'm going to break in one last time, then I will leave you guys alone for awhile http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif I took black because Now your going to pit your two Knights against Whites development, and Hope to uncoil a little later. I'm good with my Knights - But Two Bishops can be SOooo Deadly. Better Watch them close.

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Feel your wrath? No thank you. I have my own wrath to feel! http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/wink.gif

Yes your move is expected and best. My move is of course the only sensible reply. Good! We're flowing in the pattern. http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif

Doubled pawns? Yes I know. They are an endgame weakness. But there are compensations at the moment. And before the endgame the gods have placed the middlegame!

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 ...

Johan, you are welcome to kibitz if you want. You favour Black? No problem! But then I wouldn't be playing the King's Gambit against you. Actually I wouldn't normally play King's Gambit against Khanh, but there are special reasons for just this once.

Two knights are sometimes superior to two bishops. It depends on the pawn structure. On a closed board with, say, interlocking pawn chains, I'd go for the knights. On an open board like this one, two bishops reign supreme.

You want to be a grandmaster Johan? Then you would do well to remember Karpov's words who stated that the reason he was world champion was that he had lost more games than anyone else. But then again, I'm not about to lose a game! http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9...
as you could expect once again, I never refuse eating an innocent pawn http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/biggrin.gif That's the first lesson you taught to me. Now, if you threaten my knight with your rook, or queen, I'll react consequently too. Pfeew, I'm surely dreaming. 2 pawns ahead! http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Never refuse eating an innocent pawn? No, that's not one of my lessons. What if the pawn is poisoned? http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif

"Pfeew, I'm surely dreaming. 2 pawns ahead!"
And I expect you'll stay one pawn ahead right until the axe falls!

"Now, if you threaten my knight with your rook, or queen, I'll react consequently too."
I bet you will! But first I need to take the d5 square off you. Like this...

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 ...

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 ...

Ok, I know you'll laugh loudly at my pitiful move but that was the most sensible move I thought at. Even though it totally blocks me <IMG SRC="http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/mad.gif" border=0>
I think you envisaged I could possibly play N-a5 right? I tried that way but I would lead me to loos probably both of my knights so I won't be able to survive you 30 moves. Even now, I'm not sure I can resist 20 moves. But I'll try.
I'll ask you a question, but you are not obliged to answer. Would you play N-a5 or something else if you were me? (why?) Oh if you don't answer, I'll discover your trap anyway in several moves so that doesn't matter <IMG SRC="http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/biggrin.gif" border=0>

Edit: Oops I forgot to ask you several favours. Have a glance at my game iwth Kobayashi. Look at my previous move (pawn-f6). Do you think I played a good move? Of course I think you guessed that I am blocking the escape ways of his knight. Was it the appropriate move? Since this was condemning the last way off for his knight I thought it was a good idea.
Another thing. You don't kibitz a lot Smash-Shadowdale game. And though it might be interesting for me to have some comments. Since you didn't kibitz, I impolitely got into their game to ask Smash to auto-kibitz :/

[This message has been edited by GenghisK (edited July 06, 2001).]

Your move isn't pitiful. It's probably the best one even though you become blocked a bit. I suspect Na5 isn't as good, and yes your knights would then have become vulnerable. More importantly it would deflect a possible defender. I may have played Ne7, although in a blitz game over the board who knows? http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif

So far the main difference I would have made is to play Bb4 straightaway instead of playing B > c5 > b4 as you did. I would have accepted the gambit straightaway too.

Now I will attack your knight, as promised, although probably not in the way you anticipated after your eighth move.

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 ...

I'll kibitz on the other games when I have more time later this weekend, and I'll certainly check your move with Kobayashi as requested.

I have to reply to Johan too soon!

Surprisingly from me, I must say yes, I thought about this possibility and I thought you would most likely play that (in fact I also thought at something else but... well there were choices). Because, it's a kind of "defensive attack" right? It would allow you to thread 2 pawns (one directly g7, the other indirectly f4) and my knight of course... And what's fantastic in your move is that you also defend you c3 pawn using only one move. Mmm, tell me if I'm wrong but was that right from me to reason like that? Perhaps I might be in error. But at least I tried to analyse everything now. Only way to improve...

Consequently, I'll do what you want me to do, ie
1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11...

Edit once again. I always click on submit too quickly http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif
Since you won't use your queen to devour my pawn, if you Bxf4, then I'll reply by a castling. Otherwise, I'll do something else, depending on your move... end of edit.

[This message has been edited by GenghisK (edited July 06, 2001).]

Well done for anticipating all that! Your reasoning is entirely correct. The Qd4 does all that and that is why it was my best line. But I had to move my pawn off d4 first "with tempo" (which means with some kind of threat so I can get another move in). The other very important point about my d5 pawn move was that it took the d5 square away from your own d-pawn. If I had allowed you to play d5, my position would have been much poorer.

You are correct that my intention is to take your f4 pawn with my bishop. So after your castling I'm moving that bishop again.

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 ...

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Watch the Bishop on g5 GK, it will expose your king given enough time…. Just a friendly warning….but, DON’T PANIC!!! Stay calm and move with confidence.



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1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13 ...

This might be a great error but I think it's better than moving the other knight. I could also move Ng6, I'd have a good defense but it's not interesting in medium terms, right? Mmm, I feel the hammer slowly falling... http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif

I don't think it's an error, and so far you're following the line that I looked at before move 7.

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 ...

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14 ...

Ok the 13 is always a bad number, I don't have anything to lose so I play the knight. I've tried what it would be to have my pawn d6 but it would lead me to exchange knights and perhaps queen AND losing a pawn and uncovering my king so... At least this way will delay a bit more my death http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

You're thinking good and learning fast! Well done. http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/goodwork.gif

So you would taunt my bishop huh? Time for my horse to take a backward step. Besides, he needed the exercise. http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 ...

Hey stormerne, I just thought I'd post here, to make sure ya got it, do you want to finish our game, I'm still around, I just thought I'd retire Johan's name.
He has worked hard this past few years, but new chapters in life sometimes deserve a sort of sheading of the ole skin ya know.
Anyway I've posted my next move if you still want to play http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/wink.gif

PS - you'll beat stormerne in no time at this rate GK http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/wink.gif


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Me, beating Stormerne? What kind of grass have you smoked? <IMG SRC="http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/wink.gif" border=0><IMG SRC="http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/biggrin.gif" border=0> I'd gladly have that kind of dream. Or perhaps not. Because back to real life, it would hurt too much <IMG SRC="http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif" border=0>
Anyway I think he has seen your SOS now.

And Stormerne, you're machiavelic and demoniac!<IMG SRC="http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/satanlook.gif" border=0> And tricky. Your bishop/knight exchange offer is too tempting to accept. Sorry. For the first time I'll decline this exchange although I've 1 pawn ahead. Had I accepted, mmm, well, you know what would happen with my KNpawn defense, and we'd be even then.<IMG SRC="http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/tongue.gif" border=0>
I'm not as stupid as Adam <IMG SRC="http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/wink.gif" border=0>

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15 ...

Pfeew, 14 moves already. Only 16 left and I'll win my bet. I will survive...
Edit: ok I admit my move is unusual and odd but did't have choice. Congrats, now you have blocked all of my units. http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/mad.gif

[This message has been edited by GenghisK (edited July 10, 2001).]

So you've finally worked out my character at last! http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Well although I allowed for you to take my bishop, I'd also allowed for your "odd" move blocking your position. In fact you are still on the "main line" of moves I predicted after your 6th move! And that's why I can react straightaway.

Don't worry - you won't stay blocked for long. This was the other point of my moving my knight backwards... to go forwards again! Send in the cavalry!!! http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15. Ne4 ...

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15. Ne4 h6
16 ...

ok so once again I'll play your planned move. Now my turn to divinate http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif You are going on a rampage in which queen knight and bishop will be slaightered right? Go on...

You must be expecting this move then - the first check of the game!

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15. Ne4 h6
16. Nxf6+ ...

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15. Ne4 h6
16. Nxf6+ NxN
17 ...

go on, let the rampage continue...
bishop i suppose? Unless he has something else in mind.

Yes he does have something different in mind.
You may not have expected this move...

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15. Ne4 h6
16. Nxf6+ NxN
17. Bxh6 ...

Yes that's h6 not f6.
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[This message has been edited by stormerne (edited July 14, 2001).]

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15. Ne4 h6
16. Nxf6+ NxN
17. Bxh6 d6
18 ...

Btw, during our last chat, you told me about a queen-rook exchange. Yeah I saw how. Anyway, I'll loose my rook but at least it'll delay my king's death. I must survive until the 20th move! I will survive <IMG SRC="http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/tongue.gif" border=0> Once again I've done what you planned.
Well done anyway.

[This message has been edited by GenghisK (edited July 14, 2001).]

I though you said you were going to survive to the 30th move, not the 20th! Oh well...

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15. Ne4 h6
16. Nxf6+ NxN
17. Bxh6 d6
18. Qg5 ...

I know, but I was too optimistic. Maybe 25 with a bit of luck, if the cat let the mouse run a little more http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15. Ne4 h6
16. Nxf6+ NxN
17. Bxh6 d6
18. Qg5 g6???
19 ...

I know it's totally stupid but it's better than moving my knight. Now i think your bishop is hungry, right? http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/wink.gif
Unless...

Maybe moving your knight was better!
And it's not my bishop that's hungry - it's my rook. http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/tongue.gif

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15. Ne4 h6
16. Nxf6+ NxN
17. Bxh6! d6
18. Qg5 g6?
19. Rxf6 ...

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15. Ne4 h6
16. Nxf6+ NxN
17. Bxh6! d6
18. Qg5 g6?
19. Rxf6 Qd7
20 ...
the only way left to me to avoid the mate in 3 or 4 moves... but i'll lose my rook anyway.

You sly fox! I'll have to bring in reinforcements first then. http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15. Ne4 h6
16. Nxf6+ NxN
17. Bxh6! d6
18. Qg5 g6?
19. Rxf6 Qd7
20. Raf1 ...

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15. Ne4 h6
16. Nxf6+ NxN
17. Bxh6! d6
18. Qg5 g6?
19. Rxf6 Qd7
20. Raf1 Qg4
21...

The only sensitive though desperate way to slow you down in your march... No much choice left. At least, I'm quite satisfied I've resisted over 20 moves http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/tongue.gif
I will survive! http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/tongue.gif

No you won't! http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smileyshot2.gif
I reckon I have mate in 6 moves maximum. http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/lol.gif
Do you want me to write it all out like I did last time, or shall we just play it?
Let's start with a rook sacrifice... http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smokin.gif

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15. Ne4 h6
16. Nxf6+ NxN
17. Bxh6! d6
18. Qg5 g6?
19. Rxf6 Qd7
20. Raf1 Qg4
21. Rxg6+ ...


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1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15. Ne4 h6
16. Nxf6+ NxN
17. Bxh6! d6
18. Qg5 g6?
19. Rxf6 Qd7
20. Raf1 Qg4
21. Rxg6+ Kh7
22 ...

If I survive 2 other moves, then I resign...
Otherwise you mate me.

OK. Well I will check you again with my rook, and since you have only one legal move after that, I'll play your reply and then move my queen...

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15. Ne4 h6
16. Nxf6+ NxN
17. Bxh6! d6
18. Qg5 g6?
19. Rxf6 Qd7
20. Raf1 Qg4
21. Rxg6+! Kh7
22. Rg7+ Kh8
23. Qf6 ...

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Thanks for the lesson master Yoda. If we play again when I'll be in France, I hope you'll show me the QG now. I'm curious to see whether it's more violent than the KG. Thanks again. http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif

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That was a very interesting game. Thank you! These games involving sacrifices need a lot more thought than slower games. But they are potentially more rewarding. And fun! Interesting to note that you accepted the first two sacrifices (both pawns) but declined the second two (bishop and rook).

But you have improved. You hardly made a mistake! Sacrificial games tend to be risky for both sides, so that only one or two small mistakes may be enough to tip the balance, and that was all it took.

A summary for our "audience":

White: Stormerne
Black: GenghisK
"King's Gambit"

1. e4 e5
2. f4 Nc6
3. Nf3 exf4
4. Nc3 Nf6
5. Bc4 Bc5
6. d4 Bb4
7. 0-0 Bxc3
8. bxc3 Nxe4
9. d5 Ne7
10 Qd4 Nf6
11. Bxf4 0-0
12. Bg5 Nf5
13. Qf4 Nd6
14. Nd2 Nde8
15. Ne4 h6?
16. Nxf6+ NxN
17. Bxh6! d6
18. Qg5 g6?
19. Rxf6 Qd7
20. Raf1 Qg4
21. Rxg6+! Kh7
22. Rg7+ Kh8
23. Qf6 1-0

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When you get to France and you are ready, just start a new topic for us and we'll play again. The Queen's Gambit is usually much less violent and that is for a lot of reasons - but we'll discuss that in due course.

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I was shocked to see the king's gambit in this "postal" format.We have a swashbuckler amongst us.Good stuff.

Why do you say "postal" format? I still don't get it http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif I'll probably need some explanations http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif

Its like postal chess in that you have lots of time and are free to move the pieces around.

oh ok thanks. But what does shock you? Since (according to Stormerne) the KG is quite a violent and quick game so that suited with me http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif

Its too risky in this format.For my tastes anyways.

Risky? Definitely. In any format. And it's entirely the wrong kind of opening for me to play against someone I've already beaten twice (because it's unnecessarily hard work, and I end up "playing myself"). But what the hell... I wanted a bit of swashbuckling fun, and I got it! http://forums.civfanatics.com/ubb/smile.gif

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