Wow, I feel pity for his opponent.
Rapport mates in 5!
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thecentipede wrote:
Rapport mates Rogers in five
Updated: 21-07-2014 14:27
The Hungarian GM Richard Rapport had an easy first round versus his English opponent Tim Rogers: 1. e4 c6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Qe2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Nd6 mate!
http://www.ksu.dk/politiken_cup/default.aspx?la=en
ive had a look on the ecf database, and his opponent is graded 190ecf! about the equivalent of 2150 FIDE!
How come when I play someone that strength they never fall for something like that
Heck,1600's at my level don't fall for that.
Jul 21, 2014
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ive looked up his actual FIDE, its 2011. his ecf rating is 190 though (about 2125 FIDE), so I imagine his true strength would be somewhere in between!
even so, should be good enough to stop being mated in 5 
Before i clicked this topic i figured the 5 move mate would be a caro kann trap since thats the only legit opening i know that can mate early against a unweary opponent in the opening
It really was a Caro Kann like i expected!
( Of course the Qf3 Bc4 formation is too obivous but the caro kann knight mate is very subtle :D )
Jul 21, 2014
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(InDetention) Heck,1600's at my level don't fall for that.
Ahhh, I probably would....
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u have to be kidding me... i swear ppl under 1000 dont fall for such traps. this is truly pathetic
I didn't know this mate. Pretty cool. Btw what was the time control ?
Well, if you don't know it, you are quite likely not to see it.
But I would have thought that every Caro-Kann player knew it.
Jul 21, 2014
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Doggy_Style wrote:
Can you imagine the drive home? the horror of introspection!
Hi Doggie !
I'd probably walk....well, skip home in happiness 'cuz I had a nice long break. 'Cuz I was gonna get mated in 30 instead of 5 anywayz....
....
Jul 21, 2014
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Rate of play:
90 min for 40 moves + 30 min for the rest of the game + 30 sec increment for every move played starting from the first move.
Jul 21, 2014
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The_Ghostess_Lola wrote:
Doggy_Style wrote:
Can you imagine the drive home? the horror of introspection!
Hi Doggie !
I'd probably walk....well, skip home in happiness 'cuz I had a nice long break. 'Cuz I was gonna get mated in 30 instead of 5 anywayz........
For far less heinous crimes than a five move checkmate, I've run the whole gamut driving home:
"That's my lot!"
"About time I gave up this bloody game!"
"Don't I ever learn?"
"I must be stupid"
"Face it! you're a choker!"
"Imagine all the time I'd have to pursue other activities, if I just stopped playing..."
Sometimes it goes on for days.
I mean, honestly now, the kids at his chess club are going to be unmerciful. They've probably worked out a whole routine by now, theme tune and all.
Jul 21, 2014
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thecentipede wrote:
Rate of play:
90 min for 40 moves + 30 min for the rest of the game + 30 sec increment for every move played starting from the first move.
I thought it was a blitz game. Well this is just tragic. :D
Some people blitz through openings thinking "oh, its just a simple, quite position. I'll just gain some time for later." Then BAM!! "Wha?? Is this for real? What the.....? Crap...... I guess I should have slowed down & thought it through. Early day, at least there's extra rest time." Then they learn to slow down & take even seemingly easy, simple positions seriously. I think that's what happened.
I beat ny coach like that (~1900 FIDE) but it was blitz.
Rapport mates Rogers in five
The Hungarian GM Richard Rapport had an easy first round versus his English opponent Tim Rogers: 1. e4 c6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Qe2 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Nd6 mate!
http://www.ksu.dk/politiken_cup/default.aspx?la=en
ive had a look on the ecf database, and his opponent is graded 190ecf! about the equivalent of 2150 FIDE!
How come when I play someone that strength they never fall for something like that