Mystery game #95: IM exploited weak back rank to win miniature

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  • Mystery game #95: IM exploited weak back rank to win miniature

    Here is the text of an interesting game. You can discuss the game, player strengths, era, setting, format, time controls, etc. I will supply all data in a few days. Enjoy!!

    1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.Nxe5 d6 5.Nf3 Bxc3 6.dxc3 Nxe4 7.Bd3 Bf5 8.O-O O-O 9.Re1 Re8 10.Bg5 Nxg5 11.Rxe8+ Qxe8 12.Nxg5 Bg6 13.Bxg6 hxg6 14.Qf3 Nd7 15.Qxb7 Rb8 16.Qxc7 Rxb2 17.Qxa7 Rxc2 18.h4 Nc5 19.Rb1 Nd7 20.Qxd7, 1-0.

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    IM Tom O'Donnell (2456) -- Manon Leger (2044), Kingston Open 2000, played 2000-02-12. Three Knights Opening. Time controls 30/90', SD/60'. TD: Frank Dixon.

    A straightforward but attractive winning back rank combination. Black avoids the Four Knights (with 3...Bb4, instead of the more common 3...Nc6). It is a less explored variation; and with three sets of minors exchanged by move 13, efficiency in development is crucial, since there are so many open lines. White's queen gets very active, and Black has no answer.

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