Saturday, September 25, 2010

Palarong Pambansa Champion

Training Match
DLSU vs LSGH R1
White: Judith Pineda
Black: Rhal Sol Cruz


Posted by rjsolcruz at 9:00 AM
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6 comments:

  1. rjsolcruzSep 25, 2010, 9:59:00 AM

    This is a tune-up match between the LSGH Boys and their DLSU Big Brothers and Sisters organized by Davis De Leon, the new Program Manager.

    Rhal was paired against Judith Pineda, a former Palarong Pambansa Champion.

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  2. rjsolcruzSep 25, 2010, 10:45:00 AM

    Though the Bishop Opening, 2.Bc4, is unfamiliar with Rhal, he should have continued w/ the standard 2... Nf6 to develop the K-side pieces quickly for an early castling. But 2... Nc6 is still OK and according to Rybka is as good as Nf6.

    5... Be6!
    Challenging White's active B early in the game is a good plan, nipping in the bud.

    7... exf4
    It is interesting that this is only the 3rd best by Rybka. Its top choices are Be7 & Qd7.

    8... e5
    Rybka's #1 is Be7. Rhal's move gives White a slight advantage, +0.38. And a master should explain why.

    10... O-O
    One of the most important guidelines in chess is to protect your K from harm.
    Mastering the Chess Openings

    11.Qd2
    Judith missed the energetic Nd5.

    12... Qd7!
    Rhal is already showing an improved feel of the position as noticed by Kots Erwin in the last NBS Kiddies. By the way, this is Rybka's top choice!

    13... Nxd5!
    Again, Rybka's top choice and equalizes!

    Do not let enemy pieces remain in your territory unchallenged.
    Best Lessons of a Chess Coach

    14... Bxg5!
    The best according to Rybka, preventing a Tarrasch N.

    16... Qxe7
    The position is still equal at this point. Sa mga GMs, draw na siguro kasi simplified na.

    18... Rxf1+
    This is unnecessary, better is to let the opponent capture. Rybka recommends 18... Qg5 and Rae8, improving the placement of the pieces.

    20... Qxf8
    After the exchange of Rs, the position is drawish. And Rhal has preserved a solid pawn formation.

    Surprisingly, Rhal is ahead on time, 15 minutes to 5. But play went on and Rhal was down to 5 vs 2 of Judith.

    Rhal made a Q incursion which was also countered and in a flurry of checks, Judith avoided the perpetual and after a few seconds was flagged down.

    Thus, Rhal won! This is a milestone for him according to Kots Erwin who predicted that Rhal can easily make the varsity team of any college, if he continues to study.

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  3. rjsolcruzSep 25, 2010, 10:54:00 AM

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  4. rjsolcruzSep 25, 2010, 10:59:00 AM

    Rhal played a solid game and adopted the nip-in-the-bud strategy; 5... Be6, 13... Nxd5, 14... Bxg5, & 18... Rxf1. This reminds me of the recent victory of GM Torre vs Burns-Minnion in the Olympiad.

    Be6, Nxd5 & Bxg5 are all Rybka's top choices but Rxf1 is a wasted tempo, better is to improve the placement of his unutilized R, thus Rae8.

    The game is drawish and Rhal should have offered a draw to his higher rated and experienced opponent. He was lucky to win by time forfeit.

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  5. rjsolcruzSep 25, 2010, 11:46:00 AM

    Luck, often enough will save a man, if his courage hold.
    The 13th Warrior

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  6. AnonymousSep 28, 2010, 6:39:00 PM

    It seems Rhal has improved in his approach towards the game. Being cautious and mindful of opponent's threats are some of the virtues of a maturing player.

    Bong Villamayor

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