Interesting to note: the position at move 10 (6:28) has been reached in four previous games, only one in which black accepts the rook: tinyurl.com/nvuhxh8 In that game, between Wojtkiewicz (2540) and Yudasin (2645) in 1991, white gets a crushing position after a misstep in black's defense, but as often happens in sharp positions like these, white later misses a critical move and lets the advantage slip away; the game ends in a draw.
Ryzalis Awesome - thanks for running a database check. Strangely, I know I've seen that Wojtkiewicz - Yudasin before! Maybe it was in the recesses of my memory as I was playing?
I love games starting with Nf3, as they have so much rich transpositional potential, and boldly provokes black to play whatever defense they like best. Would you be able to play a few more games as white starting with Nf3?
Crazy sharp game. Likewise i was surprised there wasn't a knockout, the black king looked precarious in the center of the board. Well played though John.
I don't really understand why (stockfish has changed) but the new version of stockfish gives you a 3.4 pawn advantage instead of 1.2 pawns and recommends a completely different move than anything you or the computer mentioned. Bd3 at 33:10. Put the bishop on a better diagonal and cut off the retreat of the black knight. It's amazing you both found so many great moves in such a sharp position.
Good game sir! Playing unclear positions with lot of imbalances is hard for most players. But i'm curious to know if these positions are played by imagination or calculation?because this was a 15 min game we are humans and we make mistakes easily. You mentioned that players like shirov could make a difference in such positions how do they train themselves to do that? Thanks for the game!
Praveen Kumar Thanks! In games this fast it's a delicate balancing act between calculation and intuition. Constantly solving complicated problems, endgame studies, etc. is the best way to improve your calculation, and I assume guys like Shirov has done plenty of work in that regard.
After giving Stockfish some time to assess the position, it really likes 13. Bd3 (+2.32) instead of 13. d6 (+0.48). I think that one move would have made the biggest difference. (I'm nowhere near good enough to have any insight into why that move is good, so just relaying what the engine says, hah.)
Ryzalis Wow, really? I suppose the engine determines that White's best bet is simply to trap the knight on a1 and play to slowly win it (Kf1-g2, Bc1-f4, Rh1xa1) rather than betting everything on the attack. Very interesting.
I have been playing music my entire life ... THIS is rock'n'roll on a chessboard! ;O) Luuuv your channel, John!
This is the type of game that keeps chess interesting. Excellent instincts and imagination, John. Your channel is tops.
Thanks, AhPhoey! Cheers.
Interesting to note: the position at move 10 (6:28) has been reached in four previous games, only one in which black accepts the rook: tinyurl.com/nvuhxh8
In that game, between Wojtkiewicz (2540) and Yudasin (2645) in 1991, white gets a crushing position after a misstep in black's defense, but as often happens in sharp positions like these, white later misses a critical move and lets the advantage slip away; the game ends in a draw.
Ryzalis Awesome - thanks for running a database check. Strangely, I know I've seen that Wojtkiewicz - Yudasin before! Maybe it was in the recesses of my memory as I was playing?
Wow, this was very fun to watch
the game got really interesting right off the bat..middlegame was also rich in tactical possibilities, thanks for this john!
Sunil Suderson My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Awesome game! Precise play from both sides.
John bringing the heat this game. Really enjoying!
I love games starting with Nf3, as they have so much rich transpositional potential, and boldly provokes black to play whatever defense they like best. Would you be able to play a few more games as white starting with Nf3?
Crazy sharp game. Likewise i was surprised there wasn't a knockout, the black king looked precarious in the center of the board. Well played though John.
John McJohn Thanks!
Really great attacking game. I learned a lot. Thanks.
Heiko Schmidt Thanks, Heiko! Glad to hear that.
I don't really understand why (stockfish has changed) but the new version of stockfish gives you a 3.4 pawn advantage instead of 1.2 pawns and recommends a completely different move than anything you or the computer mentioned. Bd3 at 33:10. Put the bishop on a better diagonal and cut off the retreat of the black knight. It's amazing you both found so many great moves in such a sharp position.
Good game sir! Playing unclear positions with lot of imbalances is hard for most players. But i'm curious to know if these positions are played by imagination or calculation?because this was a 15 min game we are humans and we make mistakes easily. You mentioned that players like shirov could make a difference in such positions how do they train themselves to do that? Thanks for the game!
Praveen Kumar Thanks! In games this fast it's a delicate balancing act between calculation and intuition. Constantly solving complicated problems, endgame studies, etc. is the best way to improve your calculation, and I assume guys like Shirov has done plenty of work in that regard.
Great game. I love the channel. It has helped me immensely. I am still struggling, but I can honestly say I have improved.
fun game.
Great game to watch!
gillywibble Happy that you enjoyed it!
So aggressive John! GG!
After giving Stockfish some time to assess the position, it really likes 13. Bd3 (+2.32) instead of 13. d6 (+0.48). I think that one move would have made the biggest difference. (I'm nowhere near good enough to have any insight into why that move is good, so just relaying what the engine says, hah.)
Ryzalis Wow, really? I suppose the engine determines that White's best bet is simply to trap the knight on a1 and play to slowly win it (Kf1-g2, Bc1-f4, Rh1xa1) rather than betting everything on the attack. Very interesting.
BTW John the description should say Nb4, not Nb5.
Mike Crittenden Fixed - thanks.
first!