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golub(1714) vs. acho(1845)

golub(1714) vs. acho(1845) 1/2-1/2

{2...c5} {(1:00)}
3.d5 {(0:29)} e6 {(0:59)} 4.Nc3 {(0:17)} exd5 {(0:08)} 5.cxd5 {(0:04)} d6 {(0:07)} 6.e4 {(0:34)

Golub(1714) whispers: Ok this feels standard..}
6...g6 {(2:03)

Golub(1714) whispers: candidate Nf3

Golub(1714) whispers: candidate Bb5

Cuilin(2079) whispers: Bb5 is possible but nothing to be afraid of

Golub(1714) whispers: Bb5, Nbd7, a4, a6, Bd3.. hrm.

Golub(1714) whispers: black looks a bit cramped then, but Nf6d7 might also work.

Cuilin(2079) whispers: I wonder what's bad with 7.(Bb5+) Bd7 ?

Golub(1714) whispers: Bb5, Bd7, Bd3 and the bishop is also in the way in blacks camp, of cuorse the night can go a6, c7 etc.. can't make up my mind really}
7.Nf3 {(5:07)

Cuilin(2079) whispers: an exchange then gets rid of Black' most annoying problem piece

hurv(2033) whispers: u mean white's?

Golub(1714) whispers: heading for d2, c4

Cuilin(2079) whispers: nope

Cuilin(2079) whispers: Black's

hurv(2033) whispers: ok, i thought u were talking about Bb5+ Bd7 Bxd7 Nxd7}
7...Bg7 {(1:35)

Golub(1714) whispers: black needs squares for c8 and b8 pieces.. unsure about what I do on Bg7

Cuilin(2079) whispers: the light squared black bishop doesn't easily find a constructive role in this opening

hurv(2033) whispers: true

Golub(1714) whispers: moving f1 seems natural

Golub(1714) whispers: Nd2 looks too early

Cuilin(2079) whispers: oh, Nd2 is fairly common here

Cuilin(2079) whispers: but I think 8.h3 would be the most consistent move

pgg(1641) whispers: why move the same piece in the opening twice when you still have pieces to develop, is that not a fundemental concept?

pgg(1641) whispers: fundamental*

hurv(2033) whispers: sure is, but any fundamentals can be broken

hurv(2033) whispers: except mate}
8.Bb5+ {(3:48)

pgg(1641) whispers: sure, but to what benefit}
8...Bd7 {(1:37)

Golub(1714) whispers: a little unsure about what happens on the response from black, but Bd3 just looked passive

Golub(1714) whispers: will not exchange pieces here, it's surely a reatreat..

cjldx(1847) whispers: Hello to all

pgg(1641) whispers: hi cj

cjldx(1847) whispers: Bf4 here ?

Golub(1714) whispers: hmm. Bd3, Bc4, Be2... :/

hurv(2033) whispers: pgg --> one idea is to pressure the d6 pawn with Nc4}
9.Bd3 {(1:57)

hurv(2033) whispers: i guess

hurv(2033) whispers: white's idea here must be to block the knights effective entrance into the game

Golub(1714) whispers: hopefully that bishop is a bit more in the way now

pgg(1641) whispers: ok, cheers hurv that makes sense

Golub(1714) whispers: thinking O-O or Na6}
9...O-O {(3:12)

Golub(1714) whispers: candidates are h3 or O-O

Golub(1714) whispers: h3 purpose is to attack d6 and allow Bf4.. but I probably need to care about my king first..

Golub(1714) whispers: O-O, Bg4 ? frees that bishop

Golub(1714) whispers: maybe I should squeeze in h3 already.

Mekk(1851) whispers: h3 is surely playable

hurv(2033) whispers: i think white can afford h3 here, but Re8 should be expected

hurv(2033) whispers: doesn't seem to give much though after 0-0

hurv(2033) whispers: not immediately atleast

Golub(1714) whispers: O-O, Bg4, h3, Bxf3, Qxf3.. and Nbd7?

hurv(2033) whispers: doesn't look like white would manage a plan with 0-0-0 successfully, although that connected with a pawn storm on the king side looks decently hot :)

hurv(2033) whispers: black would probably have a faster attack though

Golub(1714) whispers: problem is h3, Na6, O-O, Nb4 and Bb1 doesn't look nice..

cjldx(1847) whispers: yes hot, because he loose a tempo

Golub(1714) whispers: maybe its ok though.}
10.h3 {(6:45)

Golub(1714) whispers: we'll see :-)

Madmansreturn(2010) whispers: seeing the current position, I think 8.- Nbd7 was a hot alternative for black

hurv(2033) whispers: but white should be able to play a3 after Na6

Golub(1714) whispers: this might suck, but I wanan try to play on my cramp idea

hurv(2033) whispers: doesn't look like it sucks

Madmansreturn(2010) whispers: black's plan Na6-c7, Re8, b5-b4 to pressurize the e4 pawn?

cjldx(1847) whispers: white can try also Be4 Qd4

Golub(1714) whispers: maybe even Be2 is ok.. Nb4 looks nasty, but it's inconsistent since black should want to play for the b5 push which requires the knight on c7..

cjldx(1847) whispers: sorry Bf4

cjldx(1847) whispers: and Qd2

cjldx(1847) whispers: ooops, i'm tired today

hurv(2033) whispers: yes, that's looks like a promising plan Bf4

hurv(2033) whispers: but white needs to castle pretty soon

Madmansreturn(2010) whispers: come to think about it, I like b5 here

cjldx(1847) whispers: anyone try K f1 or g1 in this position... don't castle... and attack on the king side ?

Golub(1714) whispers: there is Na6, O-O, Nc7, a4, a6, a5

hurv(2033) whispers: sounds daring cj :)

Golub(1714) whispers: have to watch the k-side too, I guess.. I always get crushed on d5, e4 combinations}
10...Re8 {(5:08)

hurv(2033) whispers: white has a space advantage, which limits black's movement

Golub(1714) whispers: O-O....

hurv(2033) whispers: here i'd play 0-0}
11.O-O {(1:23)

cjldx(1847) whispers: Bf4 first

Golub(1714) whispers: can't see any combos

hurv(2033) whispers: danger lurks hanging around with the king in the central part

Golub(1714) whispers: Re8 to pressurize e4, I suppose.

cjldx(1847) whispers: now... no big attack on the king side for white

Madmansreturn(2010) whispers: doesn't white usually play for an advantageous e4-e5 in this opening?

cjldx(1847) whispers: plan for white : Bf4 and Nd2-c4 with a4

cjldx(1847) whispers: btw what is this opening ?

Golub(1714) whispers: still thinking about the Na6, b4 stuff

hurv(2033) whispers: if Bf4 black could play Nxe4 followed by f5, which is probably nasty

pgg(1641) whispers: benoni cj

Mekk(1851) whispers: I think just as cjldx. Plus white can consider Nb5 in some cases

cjldx(1847) whispers: yes

Golub(1714) whispers: i dont want my pretty camp messed up :-)

Golub(1714) whispers: another thing is how long to keep Bc1 where it is to protect b2..

Mekk(1851) whispers: not that f4 and e5 (after nd2-c4) sinot playable.

cjldx(1847) whispers: the best protection is attack ;-)

hurv(2033) whispers: unless the attack trickles away

hurv(2033) whispers: then counter attack usually counts ;)

hurv(2033) whispers: but i do actually agree, attack is often the best defence}
11...Na6 {(6:08)

Golub(1714) whispers: Nb4 removes protection from either b5 squares or e4 square.. I really dont like a3

Golub(1714) whispers: I want my pawns on b3 and a4, rather..

Golub(1714) whispers: the question is if there is an alterntaive

Madmansreturn(2010) whispers: there's always Bxa6 ;) (I think it is playable)

Golub(1714) whispers: a3, Nc7, a4.. or Re1, Nb4, Bf1.. oh so passive bishop i wanna attack.

Golub(1714) whispers: he can do all kinds of re-inforcement with Rb8 anyway so a4 is basically forced

cjldx(1847) whispers: Bxa6 will be good for an endgame

cjldx(1847) whispers: Bxa6 and Re1 and always my Bf4 ;-)

Golub(1714) whispers: a3, Nc7, a4 seems to get it my way.. on a6 i'll follow up with a5 hmm..

Golub(1714) whispers: wasted move though.

Golub(1714) whispers: there is a3, Rb8 as well..

Golub(1714) whispers: I just don't like a3.

Golub(1714) whispers: Nd2 too slow?

cjldx(1847) whispers: Go Golub Goooo !

Golub(1714) whispers: maybe Bf4 anyway..

cjldx(1847) whispers: yes but just before Bxa6 ;-)

Madmansreturn(2010) whispers: finally you get the Bf4 mindwaves to golub, cjldx ;)}
12.Bf4 {(13:55)

Golub(1714) whispers: really though decision for me.. I stil don't know what is right

Golub(1714) whispers: this might be too aggressive

Golub(1714) whispers: running low on time as well..

Golub(1714) whispers: the optionw as Nd2

cjldx(1847) whispers: yes, yes i play for him hahaha}
12...Qb6 {(2:51)

Madmansreturn(2010) whispers: he'll lose on time if you don't speed up ;)

bodzolca(1755) whispers: yeah, only 12th move

cjldx(1847) whispers: well now he have to secure a little his q side... or Qb3

cjldx(1847) whispers: Qb3 exchange Q , attack d6 and Queen side by Ra1 and Bd3

Golub(1714) whispers: good move.. how to protect b2 now

Golub(1714) whispers: Qd2, Nb4, Bb1 and poor little rook

Golub(1714) whispers: Rb1, Nb4 and im forced to exchange pieces..

cjldx(1847) whispers: always the same plan... presure on d6 by an exchange of Q

bodzolca(1755) whispers: i agree, just passive protection against threats doesn't bring results

Golub(1714) whispers: Qb1? looks really weird..

Golub(1714) whispers: but what is black going to do? Nh5, Bh2 and Bxc3?

cjldx(1847) whispers: Qb3 please....

Golub(1714) whispers: no Qb1 doesnt still work..

Golub(1714) whispers: I can't see anything else than exchanging pieces :/

Golub(1714) whispers: Qc1, nb4, Bb1... looks really pressed back.

Golub(1714) whispers: shit got time..

cjldx(1847) whispers: yes exchange pieces but Q first

cjldx(1847) whispers: Go Golub Gooo}
13.Qc1 {(10:31)

Golub(1714) whispers: toilet..

cjldx(1847) whispers: naaaaa :-( hahaha

cjldx(1847) whispers: well not so bad if he will do Bh6 but it's aanother plan...

olechos(1785) whispers: and white got two wekneses d4 and b2 nd2 was best and after pawn capture white can also take d6 or b7 pawn

hurv(2033) whispers: the knight would hang

Golub(1714) whispers: back..

Golub(1714) whispers: going for the Bb1 option.. I don't want to exchange, it ruins my idea

hurv(2033) whispers: you've got pretty good ideas, Golub, but just play them fast now ;)

hurv(2033) whispers: time trouble is starting to show it's ugly face...}
13...Nb4 {(3:47)

Golub(1714) whispers: there's Nh5, but I think I can parry with Re1

Golub(1714) whispers: of course Bb1 gives up the important b5 square..

bodzolca(1755) whispers: yeah, i think he should stop whispering to save some precious time ;)}
14.Bb1 {(0:57)

RxR(1684) whispers: c4 now perhaps?

RxR(1684) whispers: but it is risky

cjldx(1847) whispers: just a3... well c u later i have to eat... God help Golub

RxR(1684) whispers: the idea is to meet a3 with Nd3

hurv(2033) whispers: bon apetite, cj.. I disagree about God, but hopefully Fortuna will stand in hirs place ;)}
14...Rac8 {(2:46)

hurv(2033) whispers: Re1 or a3, i presume}
15.Be3 {(1:26)

Golub(1714) whispers: prevent c4

Golub(1714) whispers: Qa6, b5... :(

RxR(1684) whispers: mperhaps white should have tried a3 now he had the time for it

Golub(1714) whispers: ok really shitty move..

bodzolca(1755) whispers: was c4 really that nasty?

hurv(2033) whispers: Nd3 looks very nasty

hurv(2033) whispers: wins the e4 pawn

hurv(2033) whispers: as well, if Bxd3

hurv(2033) whispers: and if not Bxd3}
15...Bb5 {(12:07)} 16.Rd1 {(2:12)

hurv(2033) whispers: potential time trouble levels out

hurv(2033) whispers: perhaps black will be able to force something here, who knows, i'm in the process of choosing a movie to watch, tough choice ;)

bodzolca(1755) whispers: we're gonna watch blitz soon

hurv(2033) whispers: hard with blitz with a 45 s increment, but sure, in a complicated position it's hardly enough scope for solidity}
16...Qa6 {(6:11)} 17.Nxb5 {(0:51)} Qxb5 {(0:23)} 18.a3 {(0:10)

hurv(2033) whispers: a3}
18...Qa6 {(1:54)} 19.Nd2 {(1:16)} Nd3 {(1:22)

Madmansreturn(2010) whispers: oh no, loses the exchange after Bxd3 Qxd3 Nc4 and then Nxd6 :(

RxR(1684) whispers: but there was no way back

Madmansreturn(2010) whispers: it didn't have to move yet, the a3 pawn is pinned and any move by Bb1 and it could be taken by the knight

RxR(1684) whispers: maybe Nb4 could just refuse to move as it wasn

RxR(1684) whispers: ... under threat - yes

WilkBardzoZly(1671) whispers: time pressure maybe white miss it}
20.Bxd3 {(3:22)} Qxd3 {(0:31)} 21.Nc4 {(1:07)

cjldx(1847) whispers: YES

BuyJupiter(1434) whispers: I see a fork on the horizon.

hurv(2033) whispers: i see a fork on the nose

BuyJupiter(1434) whispers: too late to duck.}
21...Qxe4 {(1:15)

hurv(2033) whispers: the fork is already stuck ;)}
22.Nxd6 {(0:19)

pgg(1641) whispers: ohh}
22...Qe5 {(1:35)} 23.Nxc8 {(1:04)} Rxc8 {(1:59)} 24.Qc3 {(0:47)

Madmansreturn(2010) whispers: come on Qxc3!}
24...Qd6 {(1:25)} 25.Qd3 {(1:35)} Nd7 {(1:30)} 26.Rd2 {(0:20)} a6 {(0:13)} 27.Rad1 {(1:11)} b5 {(0:44)} 28.Qe4 {(1:09)} Nb6 {(0:47)

cjldx(1847) whispers: b3}
29.Bf4 {(1:40)} Qd7 {(0:24)} 30.Be5 {(0:10)} Bxe5 {(0:28)} 31.Qxe5 {(0:02)

WilkBardzoZly(1671) whispers: wow}
31...Nc4 {(0:13)

olechos(1785) whispers: ohh r e8 instead}
32.Qc3 {(0:54)

Madmansreturn(2010) whispers: nice time trouble scramble by Acho :)}
32...Nxd2 {(1:29)} 33.Rxd2 {(0:44)} Qd6 {(0:32)} 34.Qe3 {(0:42)} c4 {(0:30)} 35.Qd4 {(1:27)} Re8 {(1:36)} 36.g3 {(1:15)} a5 {(1:49)} 37.Kg2 {(0:18)} Rc8 {(0:33)} 38.Rc2 {(0:10)} Rd8 {(0:43)} 39.Rd2 {(0:08)} Rc8 {(0:30)} 40.Re2 {(1:12)} Rd8 {(0:36)} 41.Rd2 {(0:03)
Golub offers a draw.
Acho accepts the draw request.}
{Game drawn by mutual agreement} 1/2-1/2

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