23 Aug 06
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Originally posted by David TebbI know. I was obsessed with taking it with the B and was on auto pilot by then so decided to give him a chance & mated in 3 instead.
It's funny that you should ask whether anyone has a quicker mate than in this game, because you could have won much earlier!
[fen]rnbq1b1r/pppp3p/5n1k/5Qp1/2BPP2P/8/PPP3P1/RNB1K1NR w KQ - 0 10[/fen]
This position arose after 9 moves.
Can anyone spot the mate in one?
24 Aug 06
Originally posted by Dragon FireIt happens to all of us at the best of times.. Better to miss a mate in one for a mate in three rather than for a quick escape or perpetual check or something.
Smaug aren't you!
Dragon Fire missed a mate in one because he was so obsessed with a mate in 3 he didn't see it!
Ha! Ha! Ha!
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There's a game on academicchess where a world champion (can't remember who or when off the top of my head) misses a mate in two!
25 Aug 06
Originally posted by bosintangBump.
It happens to all of us at the best of times.. Better to miss a mate in one for a mate in three rather than for a quick escape or perpetual check or something.
There's a game on academicchess where a world champion (can't remember who or when off the top of my head) misses a mate in two!
27 Aug 06
This one worked out perfectly. Managed to chase the king down the board & constantly attack.
I love KGA!
Game 2404039
27 Aug 06
Originally posted by SquelchbelchTypical KGA game where blacks mistakes were punished.
This one worked out perfectly. Managed to chase the king down the board & constantly attack.
I love KGA!
Game 2404039
Shows what a powerful opening this can be in the hands of the lower rated player.
29 Aug 06
Originally posted by cmsMasterIs KB gambit any weaker than KN?
No, and 3.Bc4 avoids mass theory.
I tend to play KN just because I'm more used to it & I think it was the way my dad showed me all those years ago...! You guys have any preference or are they about the same?
29 Aug 06
Originally posted by SquelchbelchI almost always play Nf3 because I think it leads to a more dangerous tactical game in which black can be severely punished early. Having said that Bc4 is usually played as well at some time as the intention is to attack down the f file, particularly f7.
Is KB gambit any weaker than KN?
I tend to play KN just because I'm more used to it & I think it was the way my dad showed me all those years ago...! You guys have any preference or are they about the same?
I have read of at least one GM (not sure who off hand) who contented Nf3 was the only (winning) move for white but that was 20 years ago and theory might have moved on. In fact I believe many GMs will claim 2. f4 loses for white (I suspect Fisher was one of those).
What is not in doubt is that the K G is a very sharp dangerous and exciting opening. Opinion may be divided but at our level it doesn't matter. The chances are if as white you can play it reasonably well black will suffer.
On the down side Nf3 can lead to dangers for white if handled wrong and from time to time I have messed up the move sequence and got myself into awful trouble.
29 Aug 06
Originally posted by Dragon FireKGAB is not weaker than KGAN by any means. It's less common, and very different. It really seems to be based on preference and opinion.
I almost always play Nf3 because I think it leads to a more dangerous tactical game in which black can be severely punished early. Having said that Bc4 is usually played as well at some time as the intention is to attack down the f file, particularly f7.
I have read of at least one GM (not sure who off hand) who contented Nf3 was the only (winning) mo ...[text shortened]... ong and from time to time I have messed up the move sequence and got myself into awful trouble.
29 Aug 06
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Originally posted by Dragon FireI saw a more modern quote that said "3.Nf3 to draw, 3.Bc4 to win!"
I almost always play Nf3 because I think it leads to a more dangerous tactical game in which black can be severely punished early. Having said that Bc4 is usually played as well at some time as the intention is to attack down the f file, particularly f7.
I have read of at least one GM (not sure who off hand) who contented Nf3 was the only (winning) mo ong and from time to time I have messed up the move sequence and got myself into awful trouble.
I use both CC, and 3.Bc4 otb (theory plays a huge role in this decision._
30 Aug 06
A USCF Master friend of mine virtually always plays the KG any chance he gets. Occasionally he'll essay the Danish Gambit (1 e4 e5 2 d4 ed 3 c3 dc 4 Bc4 cb 5 Bb2) for variety.
I think that lower-rated players like myself (USCF 1800) should play openings that are highly tactical.