Pretty Chess 960 game
Looks liek a mess, but I must say it was a pretty good one. Though, I'm only good in shorter time controls (to judge the play) - flagging my opponents.
It was a very well thought out game by both sides actually - not a mess at all agree it is very pretty at times. Love black's idea of 22..Kd7 with a secure king in the centre and an attack on white's king to boot.
White's early move 10.c3?! is controversial moment. It was played to prevent the knights from coming forward but it weakens king safety and prevents the knight from developing to its natural square. It also leaves the bishop hanging which proves a problem later.
Black plays the classic chess960 idea 10...h5! threatening to fragment white's pawns and develop the queen.
It is really fascinating to understand why white's king is less secure than black's throughout the game.
Well done! Really pretty game. If you play any more of that standard please post.
People who think Chess960 is a mess (like Kasparov) are confused. The board is not a mess it is merely the players attitude that is messed up.