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42. b6e6 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 The Rossolimo line is a frequent guest at the top level. GM Sveshnikov once considered it the only way to fight against his beloved defense. 3... g7g6 4. e1g1 4... f8g7 5. f1e1 5... e7e5 6. b5c6 6... d7c6 7. d2d3 7... d8e7 8. a2a4 8... g8f6 9. a4a5 9... e8g8 10. c1e3 10... f8d8 11. d1c1 11... c5c4 Mamedov's idea from before, except that this time this is not even a sacrifice. It is a novelty, though. 12. a1a3 12... c4d3 13. c2d3 And the players enter a reversed Najdorf pawn structure. 13... f6h5 Quite a natural move. 14. e3g5 White is trying to provoke a concession. 14... g7f6 15. g5f6 Nepomniachtchi is happy to deprive his opponent of his bishop pair. 15... e7f6 But now this queen becomes annoying. Carlsen has managed to equalize comfortably. 16. c1c3 16... d8e8 17. b1d2 17... c8g4 18. h2h3 18... g4f3 19. d2f3 19... h5f4 The play of both players is pretty logical and straightforward. 20. g1h2 20... a8d8 21. e1e3 The best way to defend the pawn is from the third rank. 21... b7b6 The most logical human move. 22. a5b6 The a-file is in White's hands. 22... a7b6 23. b2b4 23... d8d6 24. a3a2 24... e8d8 The weaknesses on d3 and e5 balance each other out. 25. a2d2 For the time being Nepomniachtchi avoids the draw. 25... d6d4 Carlsen finds a fun and effective way to defend the e5-pawn. 26. g2g3 26... f4e6 27. c3b2 27... e6g5 The beginning of a very nice attack. 28. f3d4 28... e5d4 29. h3h4 Nepomniachtchi is stone cold $1 29... f6e6 Carlsen is also perfect $1 30. h4g5 30... d4e3 31. f2e3 31... e6g4 All of this was calculated at lightening speed. 32. b2f6 As well as this blow. 32... d8d3 33. d2a2 33... g4c8 34. e4e5 34... c8d8 The easiest. Without the queens there is nothing to play for. 35. a2a7 35... d3d7 36. f6d8 36... d7d8 37. a7c7 37... d8d3 38. e5e6 38... f7e6 39. c7c6 39... d3e3 40. c6b6 40... e3e5 41. h2h3 41... e5g5 |
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42... g5b5 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 The Rossolimo line is a frequent guest at the top level. GM Sveshnikov once considered it the only way to fight against his beloved defense. 3... g7g6 4. e1g1 4... f8g7 5. f1e1 5... e7e5 6. b5c6 6... d7c6 7. d2d3 7... d8e7 8. a2a4 8... g8f6 9. a4a5 9... e8g8 10. c1e3 10... f8d8 11. d1c1 11... c5c4 Mamedov's idea from before, except that this time this is not even a sacrifice. It is a novelty, though. 12. a1a3 12... c4d3 13. c2d3 And the players enter a reversed Najdorf pawn structure. 13... f6h5 Quite a natural move. 14. e3g5 White is trying to provoke a concession. 14... g7f6 15. g5f6 Nepomniachtchi is happy to deprive his opponent of his bishop pair. 15... e7f6 But now this queen becomes annoying. Carlsen has managed to equalize comfortably. 16. c1c3 16... d8e8 17. b1d2 17... c8g4 18. h2h3 18... g4f3 19. d2f3 19... h5f4 The play of both players is pretty logical and straightforward. 20. g1h2 20... a8d8 21. e1e3 The best way to defend the pawn is from the third rank. 21... b7b6 The most logical human move. 22. a5b6 The a-file is in White's hands. 22... a7b6 23. b2b4 23... d8d6 24. a3a2 24... e8d8 The weaknesses on d3 and e5 balance each other out. 25. a2d2 For the time being Nepomniachtchi avoids the draw. 25... d6d4 Carlsen finds a fun and effective way to defend the e5-pawn. 26. g2g3 26... f4e6 27. c3b2 27... e6g5 The beginning of a very nice attack. 28. f3d4 28... e5d4 29. h3h4 Nepomniachtchi is stone cold $1 29... f6e6 Carlsen is also perfect $1 30. h4g5 30... d4e3 31. f2e3 31... e6g4 All of this was calculated at lightening speed. 32. b2f6 As well as this blow. 32... d8d3 33. d2a2 33... g4c8 34. e4e5 34... c8d8 The easiest. Without the queens there is nothing to play for. 35. a2a7 35... d3d7 36. f6d8 36... d7d8 37. a7c7 37... d8d3 38. e5e6 38... f7e6 39. c7c6 39... d3e3 40. c6b6 40... e3e5 41. h2h3 41... e5g5 42. b6e6 |
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43. e6e4 | And the \"fashion criminals\" shared the blitz title $1 Congrats to them and Happy New Year to all of you $1 Be healthy, happy, loved, and loving, and keep spreading the beauty of our favorite game all over the world $1 | 1. e2e4 1... c7c5 2. g1f3 2... b8c6 3. f1b5 The Rossolimo line is a frequent guest at the top level. GM Sveshnikov once considered it the only way to fight against his beloved defense. 3... g7g6 4. e1g1 4... f8g7 5. f1e1 5... e7e5 6. b5c6 6... d7c6 7. d2d3 7... d8e7 8. a2a4 8... g8f6 9. a4a5 9... e8g8 10. c1e3 10... f8d8 11. d1c1 11... c5c4 Mamedov's idea from before, except that this time this is not even a sacrifice. It is a novelty, though. 12. a1a3 12... c4d3 13. c2d3 And the players enter a reversed Najdorf pawn structure. 13... f6h5 Quite a natural move. 14. e3g5 White is trying to provoke a concession. 14... g7f6 15. g5f6 Nepomniachtchi is happy to deprive his opponent of his bishop pair. 15... e7f6 But now this queen becomes annoying. Carlsen has managed to equalize comfortably. 16. c1c3 16... d8e8 17. b1d2 17... c8g4 18. h2h3 18... g4f3 19. d2f3 19... h5f4 The play of both players is pretty logical and straightforward. 20. g1h2 20... a8d8 21. e1e3 The best way to defend the pawn is from the third rank. 21... b7b6 The most logical human move. 22. a5b6 The a-file is in White's hands. 22... a7b6 23. b2b4 23... d8d6 24. a3a2 24... e8d8 The weaknesses on d3 and e5 balance each other out. 25. a2d2 For the time being Nepomniachtchi avoids the draw. 25... d6d4 Carlsen finds a fun and effective way to defend the e5-pawn. 26. g2g3 26... f4e6 27. c3b2 27... e6g5 The beginning of a very nice attack. 28. f3d4 28... e5d4 29. h3h4 Nepomniachtchi is stone cold $1 29... f6e6 Carlsen is also perfect $1 30. h4g5 30... d4e3 31. f2e3 31... e6g4 All of this was calculated at lightening speed. 32. b2f6 As well as this blow. 32... d8d3 33. d2a2 33... g4c8 34. e4e5 34... c8d8 The easiest. Without the queens there is nothing to play for. 35. a2a7 35... d3d7 36. f6d8 36... d7d8 37. a7c7 37... d8d3 38. e5e6 38... f7e6 39. c7c6 39... d3e3 40. c6b6 40... e3e5 41. h2h3 41... e5g5 42. b6e6 42... g5b5 |
1. e2e4 | Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. | |
1... e7e5 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. |
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2. b2b3 | Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 |
2... b8c6 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. |
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3. c2c3 | Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 |
3... c8b6 | The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. |
4. d2d4 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. |
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4... d7d5 | The only justification for Black's previous move. | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 |
5. e4d5 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. |
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5... b6d5 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 |
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6. d4e5 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 |
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6... c6e5 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 |
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7. c3c4 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 |
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7... d5b4 | The critical moment of the game. | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 |
8. d1d8 | A blunder. | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. |
8... e5f3 | This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. |
9. g2f3 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. |
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9... e8e1 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 |
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10. a1c3 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 |
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10... e1c1 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 |
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11. c3d2 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 |
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11... c1d1 | The only move that clearly wins. | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 |
12. b1c3 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. |
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12... d1c2 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 |
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13. c3e4 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 |
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13... b4c6 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 |
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14. d8a8 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 |
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14... f7f5 | Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 |
15. f1h3 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. |
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15... c6d4 | The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 |
16. d2b4 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. |
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16... c2d1 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 |
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17. h3f1 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 |
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17... d4f3 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 |
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18. g1g2 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 |
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18... f3h4 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 |
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19. g2g1 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 |
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19... d1g4 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 |
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20. e4g3 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 |
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20... g8f7 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 |
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21. h2h3 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 20... g8f7 |
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21... g4f4 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 20... g8f7 21. h2h3 |
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22. b4f8 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 20... g8f7 21. h2h3 21... g4f4 |
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22... h8f8 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 20... g8f7 21. h2h3 21... g4f4 22. b4f8 |
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23. a8a7 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 20... g8f7 21. h2h3 21... g4f4 22. b4f8 22... h8f8 |
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23... f8d8 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 20... g8f7 21. h2h3 21... g4f4 22. b4f8 22... h8f8 23. a8a7 |
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24. a7a5 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 20... g8f7 21. h2h3 21... g4f4 22. b4f8 22... h8f8 23. a8a7 23... f8d8 |
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24... d8d2 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 20... g8f7 21. h2h3 21... g4f4 22. b4f8 22... h8f8 23. a8a7 23... f8d8 24. a7a5 |
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25. h1h2 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 20... g8f7 21. h2h3 21... g4f4 22. b4f8 22... h8f8 23. a8a7 23... f8d8 24. a7a5 24... d8d2 |
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25... g7g6 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 20... g8f7 21. h2h3 21... g4f4 22. b4f8 22... h8f8 23. a8a7 23... f8d8 24. a7a5 24... d8d2 25. h1h2 |
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26. f1e2 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 20... g8f7 21. h2h3 21... g4f4 22. b4f8 22... h8f8 23. a8a7 23... f8d8 24. a7a5 24... d8d2 25. h1h2 25... g7g6 |
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26... d2e2 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 20... g8f7 21. h2h3 21... g4f4 22. b4f8 22... h8f8 23. a8a7 23... f8d8 24. a7a5 24... d8d2 25. h1h2 25... g7g6 26. f1e2 |
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27. g3e2 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 20... g8f7 21. h2h3 21... g4f4 22. b4f8 22... h8f8 23. a8a7 23... f8d8 24. a7a5 24... d8d2 25. h1h2 25... g7g6 26. f1e2 26... d2e2 |
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27... f4d2 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 20... g8f7 21. h2h3 21... g4f4 22. b4f8 22... h8f8 23. a8a7 23... f8d8 24. a7a5 24... d8d2 25. h1h2 25... g7g6 26. f1e2 26... d2e2 27. g3e2 |
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28. a5c5 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 20... g8f7 21. h2h3 21... g4f4 22. b4f8 22... h8f8 23. a8a7 23... f8d8 24. a7a5 24... d8d2 25. h1h2 25... g7g6 26. f1e2 26... d2e2 27. g3e2 27... f4d2 |
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28... d2e1 | 1. e2e4 Usually a good move, normal chess or freestyle. 1... e7e5 2. b2b3 Freeing the path for the bishops is an important strategy to guide you in the openings of freestyle. Here, however, this isn't the most accurate. 2... b8c6 3. c2c3 Preparing to control the center with d2-d4. 3... c8b6 The idea of this move is to counter d2-d4 with d7-d5, but the knight isn't well-placed on b6, as it closes in the light-squared bishop. 4. d2d4 4... d7d5 The only justification for Black's previous move. 5. e4d5 5... b6d5 6. d4e5 6... c6e5 7. c3c4 7... d5b4 The critical moment of the game. 8. d1d8 A blunder. 8... e5f3 This wins the queen, but I think it's only later we see what Bortnyk really missed. 9. g2f3 9... e8e1 10. a1c3 10... e1c1 11. c3d2 11... c1d1 The only move that clearly wins. 12. b1c3 12... d1c2 13. c3e4 13... b4c6 14. d8a8 14... f7f5 Black starts to free his pieces, and White's king is the one in danger. 15. f1h3 15... c6d4 The rest is simple. Black has a material advantage and an attack. 16. d2b4 16... c2d1 17. h3f1 17... d4f3 18. g1g2 18... f3h4 19. g2g1 19... d1g4 20. e4g3 20... g8f7 21. h2h3 21... g4f4 22. b4f8 22... h8f8 23. a8a7 23... f8d8 24. a7a5 24... d8d2 25. h1h2 25... g7g6 26. f1e2 26... d2e2 27. g3e2 27... f4d2 28. a5c5 |
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1. d2d4 | Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. | |
1... e7e5 | A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. |
2. c2c3 | A bit timid. | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. |
2... d7d5 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. |
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3. d4e5 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 |
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3... e8e5 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 |
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4. h1g3 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 |
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4... f8g6 | A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 |
5. f1d2 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. |
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5... d8g8 | Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 |
6. d2f3 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. |
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6... e5e7 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 |
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7. e1d2 | Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 |
7... c7c6 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. |
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8. d1g1 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 |
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8... f7f5 | Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 |
9. e2e3 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. |
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9... h8f7 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 |
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10. b2b3 | Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 |
10... f7e5 | Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. |
11. f3d4 | Attacking the pawn on f5. | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. |
11... g6h4 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. |
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12. f2f4 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 |
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12... e5g4 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 |
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13. c3c4 | With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 |
13... d5c4 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 13. c3c4 With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. |
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14. b3c4 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 13. c3c4 With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. 13... d5c4 |
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14... b8d6 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 13. c3c4 With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. 13... d5c4 14. b3c4 |
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15. h2h3 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 13. c3c4 With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. 13... d5c4 14. b3c4 14... b8d6 |
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15... g4h6 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 13. c3c4 With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. 13... d5c4 14. b3c4 14... b8d6 15. h2h3 |
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16. c1b2 | It may come as a surprise that Black's position is so bad (at least I was surprised), but he has little play against White's plan of Bc2-Rae1 and opening the center with e3-e4. | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 13. c3c4 With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. 13... d5c4 14. b3c4 14... b8d6 15. h2h3 15... g4h6 |
16... c8d7 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 13. c3c4 With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. 13... d5c4 14. b3c4 14... b8d6 15. h2h3 15... g4h6 16. c1b2 It may come as a surprise that Black's position is so bad (at least I was surprised), but he has little play against White's plan of Bc2-Rae1 and opening the center with e3-e4. |
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17. b1c2 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 13. c3c4 With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. 13... d5c4 14. b3c4 14... b8d6 15. h2h3 15... g4h6 16. c1b2 It may come as a surprise that Black's position is so bad (at least I was surprised), but he has little play against White's plan of Bc2-Rae1 and opening the center with e3-e4. 16... c8d7 |
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17... a8e8 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 13. c3c4 With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. 13... d5c4 14. b3c4 14... b8d6 15. h2h3 15... g4h6 16. c1b2 It may come as a surprise that Black's position is so bad (at least I was surprised), but he has little play against White's plan of Bc2-Rae1 and opening the center with e3-e4. 16... c8d7 17. b1c2 |
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18. e3e4 | There is a surprising alternative. | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 13. c3c4 With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. 13... d5c4 14. b3c4 14... b8d6 15. h2h3 15... g4h6 16. c1b2 It may come as a surprise that Black's position is so bad (at least I was surprised), but he has little play against White's plan of Bc2-Rae1 and opening the center with e3-e4. 16... c8d7 17. b1c2 17... a8e8 |
18... d6b4 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 13. c3c4 With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. 13... d5c4 14. b3c4 14... b8d6 15. h2h3 15... g4h6 16. c1b2 It may come as a surprise that Black's position is so bad (at least I was surprised), but he has little play against White's plan of Bc2-Rae1 and opening the center with e3-e4. 16... c8d7 17. b1c2 17... a8e8 18. e3e4 There is a surprising alternative. |
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19. d2d3 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 13. c3c4 With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. 13... d5c4 14. b3c4 14... b8d6 15. h2h3 15... g4h6 16. c1b2 It may come as a surprise that Black's position is so bad (at least I was surprised), but he has little play against White's plan of Bc2-Rae1 and opening the center with e3-e4. 16... c8d7 17. b1c2 17... a8e8 18. e3e4 There is a surprising alternative. 18... d6b4 |
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19... e8d8 | Too slow. | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 13. c3c4 With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. 13... d5c4 14. b3c4 14... b8d6 15. h2h3 15... g4h6 16. c1b2 It may come as a surprise that Black's position is so bad (at least I was surprised), but he has little play against White's plan of Bc2-Rae1 and opening the center with e3-e4. 16... c8d7 17. b1c2 17... a8e8 18. e3e4 There is a surprising alternative. 18... d6b4 19. d2d3 |
20. d3b3 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 13. c3c4 With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. 13... d5c4 14. b3c4 14... b8d6 15. h2h3 15... g4h6 16. c1b2 It may come as a surprise that Black's position is so bad (at least I was surprised), but he has little play against White's plan of Bc2-Rae1 and opening the center with e3-e4. 16... c8d7 17. b1c2 17... a8e8 18. e3e4 There is a surprising alternative. 18... d6b4 19. d2d3 19... e8d8 Too slow. |
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20... b4c5 | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 13. c3c4 With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. 13... d5c4 14. b3c4 14... b8d6 15. h2h3 15... g4h6 16. c1b2 It may come as a surprise that Black's position is so bad (at least I was surprised), but he has little play against White's plan of Bc2-Rae1 and opening the center with e3-e4. 16... c8d7 17. b1c2 17... a8e8 18. e3e4 There is a surprising alternative. 18... d6b4 19. d2d3 19... e8d8 Too slow. 20. d3b3 |
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21. a1d1 | Black cannot exploit the pinned knight. | 1. d2d4 Three main pawn moves are equally acceptable. 1... e7e5 A bold move that doesn't seem quite right. 2. c2c3 A bit timid. 2... d7d5 3. d4e5 3... e8e5 4. h1g3 4... f8g6 A very strange move but not so bad as it looks. The knight has no squares from h8, but the point of the move will become clear soon. 5. f1d2 5... d8g8 Surprise $1 The weird types of castling are one of the highlights of freestyle chess. 6. d2f3 6... e5e7 7. e1d2 Also preparing castling, but this isn't the best. 7... c7c6 8. d1g1 8... f7f5 Necessary to bring the knight into play. Black solves his problems. 9. e2e3 9... h8f7 10. b2b3 Preparing the development of the bishop and also c3-c4. 10... f7e5 Very natural, but surprisingly the knight will be attacked, and White achieves an advantage. 11. f3d4 Attacking the pawn on f5. 11... g6h4 12. f2f4 12... e5g4 13. c3c4 With a series of strong moves, Nepomniachtchi undermines Black's position. 13... d5c4 14. b3c4 14... b8d6 15. h2h3 15... g4h6 16. c1b2 It may come as a surprise that Black's position is so bad (at least I was surprised), but he has little play against White's plan of Bc2-Rae1 and opening the center with e3-e4. 16... c8d7 17. b1c2 17... a8e8 18. e3e4 There is a surprising alternative. 18... d6b4 19. d2d3 19... e8d8 Too slow. 20. d3b3 20... b4c5 |
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