Replies to post #336 on The Chess Board (CHESS)

[DragonBear]

looks like I'm done...

One could say that.

1. Nf3 b6
2. c4 Bb7
3. Nc3 Nf6
4. d4 h5
5. d5 Rh6
6. BxR gxh6
7. e4 Na6
8. e5 Ng4
9. h3 Nxe5
10.Nxe5 Bg7
11. Qxh5 Nb4
12. Qxf7 #


Analysis

1. Nf3 b6 ("Owen's Defense)
2. c4 (also possible is d4, or e4 grabbbing the center)
2 ... Bb7 (definitely inviting White to make a large land grab. )
3. Nc3 (possibly more accurate is the immediate d4)

3 ... Nf6 (also possible is e6 with the idea of Bb4 transposing into a Nimzo Indian)
4. d4 h5? (same as giving White a free move)
5. d5 +/- (normally White would just develop the dark square Bishop. But due to Black's lack of space, d5 sends Black's light square Bishop and Knight both to the unemployment line - while grabbing more space)
5.... Rh6?
6. Bxh6 gxh6 + -
7. e4 (let's get ready to drive the Knight back)
7. ... Na6 (Mandatory was d6, in the hope of Qd7, Na6, and then Q-side Castling. White in retun would have Castled K-side and launch an all out attack on the Q-side against Black)
8. e5 (poor Knight only has 2 squares)
8 ... Ng4 (and dat ain't one of em!) If 8...Nh7, 9. Bd3 Ng5, 10.Nxg5 hxg5 11. Qxh5 with the idea of Bg6, threatening Bxf7 #, or 12...fxg6 13. Qxg6 #)
9. h3 Nxe5 ( the poor critter might as well die on a full stomach.
10. Nxe5 Bg7
11. Qxh5 Nb4?? (only move was Bxe5 12. Qxe5 d6 13 Qh5 Kd7 (only move) 14. Be2 with the idea of Bg4, 0-0, and ripping open the center)
12. Qxf7 #

You now have the White pieces for the 2nd game.