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Fun Things You Probably Shouldn't Do Normally


  • 2 years ago · Quote · #1

    nqi

    Earlier today, I played a game that entailed an interesting king manuever, leaving it in the dead centre by the 13th move. What I find more remarkable is that I still won, despite the fact that, under most circumstances, most opening experts or teachers would be screaming with horror in finding their king in the same place at that time.

    My question/request: Share your crazy games when you have done something that contrasts completely with conventional theory, and won the game as a result.

    Btw: here is my game

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #2

    lemoj

    Interesting. Why not Bd5+ on 33?

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #3

    nqi

    Because I've no tactical vision whatsoever Embarassed.

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #4

    Cogwheel

    Bd5 was your best choice, I agree with lemoj.

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #5

    an_arbitrary_name

    As you said, trading queens is great if your king is exposed.  Also, right after the queen trade, your opponent's rooks and bishop were completely blocked by his/her pawns, making your central king safer still.

    Well played, and interesting.

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #6

    uhohspaghettio

    You didn't "win the game as a result", you won the game DESPITE bringing your king out like that. You won the game by playing significantly stronger chess. Your first king move was also forced.  

    The higher the analysis done by the opponent (rating of your opponent and the longer the game), the more fatal playing something like that is. In 1-5 minute chess, below GM or IM level you can get away with all kinds of silly stuff in your opening and it won't make that much difference.   

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #7

    Skwerly

    haha, agreed, interesting game!  you missed a check with the bishop that picked up the rook, and a couple other minor things but i like the opening!  :D

  • 2 years ago · Quote · #9

    FoxLisk

    Interesting, I also like Kd3. I wonder why you didn't play 21. exf6 though?


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