24 Nov 06
Originally posted by ChessJesterOK - you did say any advice welcome and I'm only in the early stages of studying the Nimzo Indian please feel free to correct as appropriate:- my first thought is what aboout giving the Bishop a prod with a6 for your move 9 instead of the pawn capture. This would give white the choice to either waste another move as they retreat the Bishop or swap the knight for the Bishop.
Hi, I recently finished a game where I barely scraped by with a win against an opponent rated 300 points lower then me. My opponent was playing with the white pieces and started with 1.d4
I do not have much experience with these types of openings and was surprised at how hard it was to obtain the advantage. Ultimatley I ended up gaining a tactical adv ...[text shortened]... er combat the d4 opening?
Game 2675261
Any input is greatley appreciated.
Thanks.
Also, although there is quite a rating difference I think your opponent put up a good fight.
24 Nov 06
Originally posted by MahoutHad White played 11.f4 then black would have been in some serious difficulties. Just goes to show, offer a weak player an exchange and they almost invariably take it!
OK - you did say any advice welcome and I'm only in the early stages of studying the Nimzo Indian please feel free to correct as appropriate:- my first thought is what aboout giving the Bishop a prod with a6 for your move 9 instead of the pawn capture. This would give white the choice to either waste another move as they retreat the Bishop or swap the knight ...[text shortened]...
Also, although there is quite a rating difference I think your opponent put up a good fight.
24 Nov 06
Originally posted by ChessJesterHere's a game where I missed a mate in 1!!! against a player that was about 300 pts. lower than me at the time. You wanna talk about frustrating?!
Hi, I recently finished a game where I barely scraped by with a win against an opponent rated 300 points lower then me. My opponent was playing with the white pieces and started with 1.d4
I do not have much experience with these types of openings and was surprised at how hard it was to obtain the advantage. Ultimatley I ended up gaining a tactical adv ...[text shortened]... er combat the d4 opening?
Game 2675261
Any input is greatley appreciated.
Thanks.
Game 2654418
Move 26 Qd1# was screaming at me after I made a quick and hasty move. I later resigned the game in disgust after fooling around with trying to catch a blunder. Perhaps I could have gotten a lucky draw in the end, but like I said, I was pretty upset with myself anyway.