Chess Games With Conceptual Explanations For Intermediate Players: Learn the theories from GM games. by Karthik PM

Author:Karthik PM [PM, Karthik]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, pdf
Published: 2016-07-14T16:00:00+00:00

Game #7. Ruban, Vadim VS Magam Badals

Tournament – Santa Clara 1991

Ratings – Ruban 2575, Magam 2490

Opening – Queen’s Gambit Accepted main line with Qe2

1. d4, d5; 2. c4, dxc4; 3. Nf3, Nf6; 4.e3, e6; 5. Bxc4, c5

Don’t block the c pawn in a Queen Pawn opening

Moving the c pawn allows your Queen to come into play. By opening a diagonal, moving, and creating a pawn lever with c pawn to opponent’s d pawn, you have more control over the center. You’re also trying to deflect the opponent’s d pawn which controls the center!

6. Qe2, a6!

Qe2 is a development for the queen and later, after castling, white can bring the Rook to d file if needed.

a6 is an idea with b5 (Tempo) and develop Bb7. This type of long diagonal bishop is known as fianchetto bishop!

7. dxc5, Bxc5

In the last game, we discussed strategies and tactics! And the closed center. In this game, white decided to open the center by capturing on c5.

If the center is open, try to control and increase space in the center.

If the center is open, don’t waste moves by un-developing and re-developing your pieces or by making unnecessary pawn movements.

If the center is open, don’t go for flank attacks without making sure that the center is yours.

If the center is open, try to create attacking plans in the center.

8. O-O, Nc6; 9. e4, Qc7; 10. e5, Nd7; 11. Bf4, Nd4; 12. Nxd4, Bxd4; 13.Rd1

As we understand, both the players are playing in the center where white tries to gain space in the center and black is creating an attacking plan against the e5 pawn!

Bc5?

(Bxb2; Qxb2, Qxc4; Rd4) would have been the more appropriate variation, in this variation however, black gains a pawn. Still, white has a better hold in this position since

> White has developed most of his pieces

> White king is castled

> Black’s pieces are not developed yet

> Black has not castled yet

> Black should move his Queen since it is under attack and white will eventually develop another piece

> Black has a hole on d6 which can be easily occupied by white Knight

Because of these reasons, black has retained his black bishop!

14. Nc3, b5; 15. Bb3, Bb7

Black has just gained a tempo and developed his bishop to b7

16. Ne4!

An excellent idea is bringing the Knight to the d6 square. After that, Black should capture the knight with the bishop since that knight would irritate the opponent. Thereby, white can create a passed pawn or capture on d6 with rook and can double the rook on d file. White also gains a pair of bishops advantage!

Bxe4

Black chooses to lessen damage to his position by giving away the " pair of bishops" advantage to the opponent, but keeping his black bishop which controls d6.

17.Qxe4, O-O; 18. Rac1, Rac8; 19. Be3, Rfd8; 20. Kf1!?, Qb6

Both sides rapidly developed all of their pieces but black is suffering with a pinned piece on c5

Kf1 is a brilliant idea for avoiding back rank threats. Bringing the king to the white exposed diagonal doesn’t make it vulnerable!

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