Tuesday, May 24, 2005

 

Hello, my name is guest

I got on the ICC and played some blitz last night. It sort of is a treat for me, and I rarely visit there or play blitz. I am about to busy for another couple of weeks, so what the heck.

I did poorly but enjoyed myself. I got a win because of a tactic which I will present here with my moves in the comments. That was an upper, and certainly more fun than winning on time, drawing, and losing 4 times.

My opponent as black has just played ...Rc3, pinning the Bishop. I frequently have difficulty seeing things that aren't there, but not this time!

White to move.

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TCT Circle 1
Result step 1: Average score 97 %
Result step 2: Average score 93 %
Result step 3: Average score 93 %
Result step 4: Average score 80 %
Result step 5: Average score 86 %
Finished circle 2 of book problems 204-218

Comments:
After Qc8+ Kh7 Bd3+! Black must go down the exchange Rxd3 Qf5+ any Qxd3 or lose a Rook. White's passed pawn is a serious threat, and Black's King remains loose.
 
Nice trick! I was about forgotten how ugly that winboard interface was.
 
BTW,
What was your rating when you started the program? I'm making a list.
 
well played!
 
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