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Head_Hunter

I've been experimenting with the Smith-Mora Gambit from time to time, but I really haven't studied it too deeply. I just kinda play by feel, which means I lose a lot with it. This match, however, I won against a relatively strong player (+1900) in a 3 minute match. Although I won the game, I'm sure I made a few mistakes. Please chime in and point them out.

siamesenightmare93

well played game. please add a !! after the rook exchange sacrifice

Head_Hunter
siamesenightmare93 wrote:

well played game. please add a !! after the rook exchange sacrifice


I would, but I don't think the exchange sac was particularly sound. Black's response was bad.

weiznit

black could have responded rook to g8, blocking the mate.

Head_Hunter
weiznit wrote:

black could have responded rook to g8, blocking the mate.


When could black have responded Rg8? Black is in check.

nickf001

Nice game. A few things which I noticed was that your suggestion on move 14 is impossible, though even after 14...Kh8 and f5, I like Be6 as it prepares the usual Sicilian break with d5, and if nothing happens, he can exchange another pair of minor pieces which is not in white's interest being a pawn down.

As for the final position, black's only defence is 21...Rg8 when I don't see how white can further the attack, especially as it only takes black a move - 22...Qd8 - to consolidate.

Still, here's to speculative sacs! :)

ArtNJ
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