TCh-Republic of Russia 2005
1. e4, c6
2. d4, d5
3. Nc3 ....
The modern variation of Caro-Kann. This move allows White greater mobility for the Knights and eventual neutralization of Black's Bishop.
3. .... dxe4
4. Nxe4, Bf5
5. Ng3, Bg6
6. h4, h6
7. Nf3, Nd7
8. h5, Bh7
9. Bd3, Bxd3
10. Qxd3, e6
11. Bf4, Qa5+
12. Bd2 ....
Also possible is 12. c3. The text move keeps the tension going.
12. .... Bb4
13. c3, Be7
14. c4, Qa6
15. 0-0, Rd8
16. b4 ....
Detecting a weakness on the queenside, White decides to advance the pawns.
16. .... Ngf6
17. a4, b6
18. Rfe1, 0-0
19. Nf5 ....
A prelude to a devastating attack.
19. .... Rfe8
20. Nxg7!! ....
White is attacking on both sides of the board!
20. .... Kxg7
21. Rxe6!!, fxe6
Black was not able to find anything better. If 21....Nxh5, then 22. Rxh6 Ndf6, 23. Rg6+ fxg6, 24. Ne5! and White threatens 25. Qxg6 with an overwhelming attack.
22. Bxh6, Kh8
If 22....Kf7 or 22.....Kxh6 then 23. Qg6 mate.
23. Bg7+, Kxg7
24. Qg6+, Resigns
There is no stopping mate at g7 after the pawn advances to h6. If 24....Kh8, then 25. Ng5 Rf8, 26. h6 and Black cannot parry simultaneous mating threats at the same time.
An amazing game.
An amazing game.
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