Hi Everyone!
It's summer break, and I am thinking about the upcoming year of chess. I am considering ordering a video series for players to use. In it Susan Polgar explains the London System -- a system I plan on teaching this year, along with the French Defense, and King's Indian Defense. Anyway, here's a game I just played using the London. I will stop the game at a forced mate. See if you can figure it out.
Here's the answer.
And here's another variation of the mate.
Rookin2Good
Jun 15, 2017
Hi Everyone!
This is the first game in the Summer Smashup Tournament that didn't end in a timeout. I played the black pieces against our very own, Denzel! Here it is:
Rookin2Good
Jun 7, 2017
Hi Everyone!
I finally, finally got to play the Fort Knox Variation against someone! After getting smashed more than once by the Tarrasch Variation, I got to use this sideline used to avoid all the theory in that and the classical French where the white knight moves Nc3 on move 3. Here's the game.
A lot of the games I see with the Fort Knox winning usually come down to the end game where black is up a pawn and converts it to a win. The opening has a few simple ideas -- avoid lots of theory, get the bad bishop out, trade it off, and play defense until a pawn can be snagged here or there. The chances to play it are few and far between, but it's an easy opening to learn.
Have a great summer!
Mr. Phillips
Rookin2Good
May 11, 2017
Hi Everyone!
I have been hoping for a game like this to happen at some point. After losing in round four of the Greater Peoria Classic to a Sicilian Kan, I spent hours searching for a weapon against it other than following the main lines. As it turns out, the King's Indian Attack was a favorite of Bobby Fischer against defenses with e6 -- primarily the French Defense, but this particular variation of the Sicilian has a similar pawn structure. Check it out.
Altogether, I neither he nor I played a stellar game. Each of us had a number of inaccuracies and mistakes and out best move percentages were relatively low. However, the game seemed to have some complicated positions on it. I believe the King's Indian Attack, although not the main line, can be particularly strong against the e6 Sicilian because it is a solid attack that pulls black out of his main lines.
Have a great week!
-Mr. Phillips
Rookin2Good
Apr 30, 2017
Hi Everyone!
I love playing the French Defense, and used to dread going into the Exchange Variation. The open lines and tactics involved were so different than the Advance Variation. As of late, I really enjoy playing it. In the following game, I will discuss the ideas behind my moves.
Rookin2Good
Apr 29, 2017
Hi Everyone,
It's MAPS testing time, so I'm analyzing my games instead of grading stuff. LOL
I have been considering changing my choice of Ruy Lopez lines to the exchange variation where the bishop takes on c6 instead of maneuvering around the board. I am hoping it simplifies positions on the board so my middle game plan is a little clearer. Here's a game I just now played.
Rookin2Good
Apr 28, 2017
Hi Everyone!
Here is my first round win at the Greater Peoria Classic.
Rookin2Good
Apr 9, 2017
Hi Everyone!
Here's a game. Just look at those stats!
Rookin2Good
Apr 3, 2017
Hi Everyone!
In prep for my upcoming tournament, I am playing the Ruy Lopez as white. I am still a little shaky on the theory, but I think I understand the first three moves -- LOL! Here's a game I just won using the Ruy Lopez.
Rookin2Good
Mar 31, 2017
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