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Scottish - Round 8 - William Hulme - 13-07-2013
...thought I'd start a topic on the chess today!
Alan Tate is killing GM HERA (2558)
Looking at the position on the live boards after move 16.Bc4 e6
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Alan has just played 17.d6 - looks winning for White :U
Re: Scottish - Round 8 - Patrick McGovern - 13-07-2013
unfortunately GM HERA (2558) had a Lazarus like come back and beat Alan
Re: Scottish - Round 8 - William Hulme - 13-07-2013
Ah, well. That's why he's a GM I suppose!
With only 30 mins left after move 20 - the pressure must have been immense to find the strongest moves in that position.
Much easier for us watching and able to move the pieces around(!) - but 19.Bb3 retreat followed by Ng3 looks very strong for White. Even at move 27 - by playing Qc7+ first to force the king away from defence of e7 - before playing Rc3 looks promising.
I would put money on Black not repeating that line and a safe bet that Alan will put away his next opponent who gives him that position after move 18 - regardless of GM status
Immensely complex game...and great entertainment to follow it!!