luceafarul vs. stormbind (game 2)

[Richard Cribb]

Yes, Silman is quite famous. He is rather a strong player but most well-known for his theorethical works. That webpage of his is actually quite good, I usually read those bookreviews (and a couple of other's as well) before I purchase anything. I don't know if he is so old though...
8. g4 Bg6
9. h4 c5

 

[stormbind]

It's a really heavy game now, plus I had to setup again, sorry

9. h4 c5
10. Bb5+

This is turn 10, I think. Please check I have it right

 

[Richard Cribb]

Yes, it is perfect!
And the game is quite interesting as well, the spectators have no right to demand their money back...
9. h4 c5
10. Bb5+ Nc6

 

[stormbind]

10. Bb5+ Nc6
11. Be3

 

[Richard Cribb]

10. Bb5+ Nc6
11. Be3 0-0-0
"Genug des Stumpfsinns" - Richard Teichmann

 

[stormbind]

11. Be3 0-0-0
12. c3

 

[Richard Cribb]

11. Be3 0-0-0
12. c3 Nge7
I just seem to be encountering the situation I described in my PM, so for an hour or so I will unfortunately be off-line. See you later today!

 

[stormbind]

OK, thanks for letting me know

 

[stormbind]

12. c3 Nge7
13. 0-0

 

[Richard Cribb]

I am back from my exile!
12. c3 Nge7
13. 0-0 Nd5

 

[stormbind]

Welcome back. I have been busy plotting, but so far found nothing particularly promising

13. 0-0 Nd5
14. Bg5

 

[Richard Cribb]

13. 0-0 Nd5
14. Bg5 f6
That makes two of us...

 

[stormbind]

This feels like a massive gamble, but I think it's safe.. will soon find out if I goofed

14. Bg5 f6
15. exf6

 

[Richard Cribb]

14. Bg5 f6
15. exf6 gxf6
For what it is worth, it is a surprise!
Time will show if it is a nice or unpleasant one...

 

[stormbind]

We can be sure of one thing. I didn't see that... *points randomly at the board*

15. exf6 gxf6
16. Qe2

 

[Richard Cribb]

15. exf6 gxf6
16. Qe2 fxg5
Take first, philosophize afterwards...

 

[stormbind]

16. Qe2 fxg5
17. Qxe6+

 

[Richard Cribb]

16. Qe2 fxg5
17. Qxe6+ Kb8

 

[stormbind]

All my attacks fall apart like a soggy biscuit.

17. Qxe6+ Kb8
18. hxg5

 

[Richard Cribb]

I am afraid you are right, my friend.
17. Qxe6+ Kb8
18. hxg5 Qg3+
"Never miss a check - it might be a mate" Henry Edward Bird