In a game of speed chess, my opponent resigned after only 12 moves. He was Muyambokamdigare of Zimbabwe, who played black. Here are the moves of the game along with my commentary:
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. c3 Nf6
My third move isn't so common. Bb5 is often played here.
4. Bc4 Bc5
5. 0-0 Ng4
Black's move is aggressive, but not so effective. A better move for black is to castle.
6. d4 exd
7. cxd Bb6
8. h3 h5
Black sets a trap. I can't take the knight. If I do, he opens the h-file for his rook and queen.
9. Nc3 d6
10. Nd5 Be6
Black's move is a mistake. Here a better move is to castle.
11. Nxb6 axb6
12. d5
Now the reason black's tenth move is a mistake becomes clear. My pawn forks the black knight and bishop. Black resigns.
In this game black postpones castling because he doesn't see the need. However, his tenth move is a critical mistake which allows me to win a piece. For this reason he resigns early.
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