Nice read and a very interesting story (little late because i just joined chess.com) Good writing making people have a feel for what your feeling at that moment. ty for sharing.

Way to go..! Great story to live and tell..!

Of course, I think she was nervous in general, probably because of the expectations on her.  I just don't think I'd play a passive defense like the Caro Kahn against a much lower rated player.  Isn't that the opening masters use to play for draws?

I'm a beginner/intermediate looking at beginnings.  I understand the logic of the Caro-Kann advanced variation, but what exactly is happening with this trap you mention from 4. Be2 through 5..h4?

and her refusal to resign a few moves later when you were a Queen up and had her in a mating net was disgustingly bad etiquette and deeply insulting. The frequency with which articles on this topic appear tells me that I am not alone in being troubled by it. What really bothers me is that I've finally realized these people actually do understand chess protocol - their refusal to resign in hopeless positions is simply another example of the decline in manners and lack of respect for others that is blighting our society.

Oh come on!  She was a 15 year old girl with her father watching and a lot of expectation weight on her shoulders especially against someone rated so much lower than she, and obviously very disappointed in herself trying to see if she can salvage something.  Cut her some slack!

Thank you for posting your little masterpiece - the minor flaws only enhance the game's overall charm. Statistically the Advance Variation scores well against the Caro-Kann, and Black can come under heavy siege when, as in the present game, he allows White's king-side to expand unchecked.  Here one threat flows into another as the White pawns surge forward - after move 20 Black is completely paralyzed by the pawn at f7. However, regarding the superb finish ( Black still hoping for a massive blunder from a 1463 rated player. I don't blame her) your modesty is commendable, but I vehemently disagree - you have just proven to her that you are at least 500 points stronger than your wallboard rating. 26. Nxe6 shows real creativity, and her refusal to resign a few moves later when you were a Queen up and had her in a mating net was disgustingly bad etiquette and deeply insulting. The frequency with which articles on this topic appear tells me that I am not alone in being troubled by it. What really bothers me is that I've finally realized these people actually do understand chess protocol - their refusal to resign in hopeless positions is simply another example of the decline in manners and lack of respect for others that is blighting our society.

Everyone has his own Immortal game, thanks for sharing yours!

Masterfully played.

After viewing this game I kept thinking to myself that both players kings were never properly protected or castled. Isn't this one of the basic fundamentals? It was an exciting game to watch I must admit.  I would just like to say that if I ever defeated someone ranked 700 points higher that you would have to scrape me off the floor with a shovel.  

Yes, I'm a huge sharks fan. Still licking my wounds from last seasons playoffs though.

Great article and great game!

I didn't notice until now that you're wearing a Sharks jersey! Are you a big fan? I'm really excited for the next season to start.

You should not make girls cry. I would rather fixed my game against a lady Master. But anyway, that was a pretty cool game. Playing at 1900 rating level

Congrats

thats really something to be proud of

inspiration

You showed her who was the man!

Wow... very nice game.

Nice!

-StoicOne!

The tittle is memorable, correct.

Cool!

Very Nice Game!:D