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15-Under Division G/25
W: Rhal Sol Cruz, Jr.
B: Ynna Canape
Sicilian Defense
1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 a6 3 c3 e6 4 d4 cxd4 5 cxd4 d5 6 exd5 Qxd5 7 Nc3 Bb4? 8 Bd2
[8 a3 Bxc3+ 9 bxc3 or 8 Bd3 Nc6 9 O-O, with advantage for White.]
8... Bxc3 9 Bxc3? [9 bxc3] 9... Nc6 10 Be2 Nf6 11 O-O O-O 12 Ne5
Therefore, pieces gain in strength by approaching the center, they are strongest when posted there. The Middle Game in Chess
12... Bd7 13 Bf3
13... Qd6 14 Nxd7?
Do not exchange automatically, for there are positions in which exchanges cause your material superiority to lose its effect. Judgment and Planning in Chess
[14 Rc1]
The Rs are best placed on the four center files, particularly if any should
be open. The Right Way to Play Chess
14... Qxd7 15 Qd3?
[15 Rc1]
15... Rad8?
[Ne5]
16 Rad1 Rfe8 17 Qc2 Ne7 18 Rfe1 Ned5 19 Qb3
[19 Bd2]
In order to obtain its full working force, a B must be provided with open diagonals. Modern Chess Strategy
19... b5 20 h3 h6 21 a3 Rc8 22 Rc1 Qd6 23 Red1 Qb6 24 Kf1 a5 25 Be1 b4 26 Qd3 bxa3 27 bxa3 Rxc1 28 Rxc1 a4 29 Bd2 Qd6 30 Re1?
[30 Kg1 or 30 g3]
30... e5? 31 dxe5! Rxe5 32 Rxe5 Qxe5 33 Be1 Qe6 34 Qxc4?? Ne3+ -+
Avoid impulsive behavior and snap judgments. A single hasty move can lose a game you spent hours trying to win. Portable Chess Coach
Result: 0-1
15-Under Division G/25
W: Rhal Sol Cruz, Jr.
B: Ynna Canape
Sicilian Defense
1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 a6 3 c3 e6 4 d4 cxd4 5 cxd4 d5 6 exd5 Qxd5 7 Nc3 Bb4? 8 Bd2
[8 a3 Bxc3+ 9 bxc3 or 8 Bd3 Nc6 9 O-O, with advantage for White.]
8... Bxc3 9 Bxc3? [9 bxc3] 9... Nc6 10 Be2 Nf6 11 O-O O-O 12 Ne5
Therefore, pieces gain in strength by approaching the center, they are strongest when posted there. The Middle Game in Chess
12... Bd7 13 Bf3
13... Qd6 14 Nxd7?
Do not exchange automatically, for there are positions in which exchanges cause your material superiority to lose its effect. Judgment and Planning in Chess
[14 Rc1]
The Rs are best placed on the four center files, particularly if any should
be open. The Right Way to Play Chess
14... Qxd7 15 Qd3?
[15 Rc1]
15... Rad8?
[Ne5]
16 Rad1 Rfe8 17 Qc2 Ne7 18 Rfe1 Ned5 19 Qb3
[19 Bd2]
In order to obtain its full working force, a B must be provided with open diagonals. Modern Chess Strategy
19... b5 20 h3 h6 21 a3 Rc8 22 Rc1 Qd6 23 Red1 Qb6 24 Kf1 a5 25 Be1 b4 26 Qd3 bxa3 27 bxa3 Rxc1 28 Rxc1 a4 29 Bd2 Qd6 30 Re1?
[30 Kg1 or 30 g3]
30... e5? 31 dxe5! Rxe5 32 Rxe5 Qxe5 33 Be1 Qe6 34 Qxc4?? Ne3+ -+
Avoid impulsive behavior and snap judgments. A single hasty move can lose a game you spent hours trying to win. Portable Chess Coach
Result: 0-1
This is Rhal's only loss in the 5-round rapid tourney
ReplyDeleteCanape finished at #64 with 5.5 points in Shell NCR where Rhal finished at #78, also with 5.5 points.
ReplyDeleteCanape finished at 29th place w/ 6.5 points in Shell Batangas 2010 while Rhal placed at 65th w/ 5.5 pts; blundering a won game in R9 vs Cantonjos.
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