07/03/2012 - C.Sreeves vs A.Burnett

[Clement Sreeves]

1.c4 e5
2.g3 Nc6
3.Nc3 g6
4.Bg2 Bg7
5.d3 d6
6.e4 h5
7.h4 Nd4
8.Nce2 Ne6
9.Nf3 Nf6
10.0-0 a5
11.b3 0-0
12.a3 c6
13.Bb2



Spoiler here>> Now Bb2 seems like a no-brainer, discouraging d5 ideas by putting more pressure on e5. On 13...Nc5 I am ready to play b4 straight away. It's also worth noting that now playing d4 at some point could be more attractive, since d6 is weakened by his last move. Having said that, I don't see any reason why I shouldn't continue with b4 next <<Spoiler here