Chess Olympiad, 2012
1. e4, c5
2. Nf3, d6
3. d4, cxd4
4. Nxd4, Nf6
5. Nc3, a6
6. Bg5, Nbd7
7. Bc4, Qa5
8. Qd2, e6
9. 0-0-0, b5
10. Bb3, Bb7
11. Rhe1, Rc8
12. e5 !! ....
The beginning of White's attack, the objective of which is to create weaknesses along d and e files. However, Black refuses to take the bait.
12. .... b4
Black decides to counterplay.
13. exf6, bxc3
14. Qf4, Ne5
15. Nxe6, fxe6
16. Rxe5 !!
Black resigns. White threatens mate at f7. Now, if 16..... Qxe5, then 17. f7+ Kd7, 18.. Qxe5 and Black is lost.
An exciting 16-move game.
