R1 Mata vs Sol Cruz

Darryl Mata

MERALCO vs ASKALs

Lopez Bldg, Pasig City
R1 G/25
White: Darryl Mata
Black: Rhal Sol Cruz
English Opening


1.Nf3 Nc6 2.c4 e5 3.d3 d6 4.g3 Be6 5.Nc3 g6 6.Bg2 Bg7 7.O-O Nge7 8.e4
According to the Houdini Chess Engine, the opening has transposed from Reti to English Botvinnik System.
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8... O-O 9.Be3

After 9.Be3

9... f5
The pawns in front of the castled K should not be touched unless absolutely necessary, and at least one piece should remain on guard. Reshevsky in The Art of Positional Play


[9... Nd4]
Post your pieces centrally, so long as you can do so safely, without inviting the advance of the pawn-rollers. Nimzovich in My System


[9... Bg4]
One of the most frequent and dangerous forms of attack is the pin. Tarrasch in The Game of Chess


10.Ng5 Qd7?
[10... Bd7]
No B should be exchanged for a N unless it yields a clear benefit. Moskalenko in Revolutionize Your Chess


11.Nxe6! Qxe6 12.exf5 
In order to obtain its full working force, a B must be provided with open diagonals. Pachman in Modern Chess Strategy


After 12.exf5

12... gxf5??
Avoid impulsive behavior and snap judgment. Shipman in Portable Chess Coach


[12... Qxf5]


13.Qd2 
[13.Bd5 +-]


13.. Qg6 14.f4 e4?
[14... Rfe8, 14... a6, or 14... Rad8]


15.dxe4 +-   


Result: 1-0