Valentine's Cup
MERALCO, Pasig City
W: SOL CRUZ, Rhal Jr. - La Salle
B: ANDAN, JC - Ateneo
Round 4, 30-30 Minutes
Result: 1-0
4.d3=
Better, according to Rybka (15s) are 4.exf5 Bxf5 5.d4 or 4.Bc4 Nc6 5.d3 Na5 6.Bxg8
10.Nd2
Better is 10.Nh4 f4 11.Bxe6+ Qxe6 12.gxf4
Spot a weak square, or group of such squares, in the opponent's position, preferably in the center or near his K.
Better Chess for Average Players
17.f5
In order to obtain its full working force, a B must be provided w/ open diagonals.
Pachman in Modern Chess Strategy
24.Nf3?
24.Bd4 Ne5 25.Bxe5 dxe5 26.Nf3+-
This was Rhal's first tournament win vs JC, a 1st HS of Ateneo and winner of at least 4 Best MERALCO Grade School Player award.
ReplyDeleteThis is a clear proof that the investment in training with GM Bong and the pool of NMs is a step in the right direction.
In January 2011, JC was included in the Ateneo Jrs Team in the UAAP as a reserve. He has won his first 2 games, vs Datu and Daylo.
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