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Starbucks 5/28/2014

Starbucks 5/28/2014

Francisco_d-Anconia
| May 29, 2014
| 841
| 0

In this game from last night's gathering, the black player began a strong attack on white's kingside but overlooked 23) Bd5 which pins a crucial piece that is needed to finish carring out the attack.

Me vs. Shredder (1900 ELO)

Me vs. Shredder (1900 ELO)

Francisco_d-Anconia
| Apr 23, 2014
| 1,281
| 2

For this game, I decided to up Shredder to 1900 ELO to give myself more of a challenge. I don't believe that Shredder expected the move 15. Nd5 and it ended up working out quite nicely for me. I agonized over 19. Bxf5 as I was not wanting to give ...

Starbucks 4/2

Starbucks 4/2

Francisco_d-Anconia
| Apr 2, 2014
| 1,030
| 1

From the last meeting of the Zanesville Chess Community. White surprises black with an unexpected attack with the queen on move 9 that leads to a combination that wins a piece. Black might have a had a chance to equalize with 19.... f6 trapping wh...

Starbucks 3/27/14

Starbucks 3/27/14

Francisco_d-Anconia
| Mar 27, 2014
| 890
| 0

Here is a game from our last gathering. White gains a pawn advantage early in the opening. The game quickly transitions into a middle/endgame where black starts to make up for his material deficiency with better piece positioning. White sacrifices...

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