Saturday, April 7, 2018

Quick Resignation

In a game of speed chess, my opponent resigned after my tenth move. He was ramramcr of Costa Rica, who played black. Here are the moves of the game along with my commentary:

1. e4 c5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. d4 e6

Black usually plays cxd.

4. d5 exd
5. exd Qe7+
6. Be2 Nb4

A better move for black is Ne5.

7. a3 Na6
8. Nc3 d6
9. 0-0 Qd7

Black blunders. He should play Qc7.

10. Bb5

The black queen cannot avoid capture. As a result, black resigns. Black's inability to develop his pieces and protect the king leads to his quick resignation.

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