Yefim Bogolyubov vs. Alexander Alekehine Round 10, September 21, 1922 ECO A90 – Dutch – “The Triple Queen Sacrifice” The organizers of the Hastings chess congress decided to hold a masters tournament which would pit two English masters against four of the best from the European continent. The participants of the double round robin were […]

Game reviewed at the Dayton Chess Club on October 16th, 2013. White:  Nezhmetdinov Black: Mikhail Tal (Game played in 1951; a tale of ‘two tigers’) Game commentary and analysis by:  M. Kellie 1.  e4                     c5 2.  Nf3                   d6 3.  d4                     cxd4 4.  Nxd4                Nf6 5.  Nc3                   e6 6.  Be2                   Nbd7 Position look:  An interesting branch […]

Game reviewed at the Dayton Chess Club on October 2nd, 2013. White:  Nezhmetdinov Black: Romanov  (1950) Game commentary and analysis by:  M. Kellie NOTE:  Rashid Nezhmetdinov is one of my favorite chess players because, he seemed to truly enjoy creating beautiful, amazing masterpieces.  He has many outstanding games and I recommend to any student, his […]

Game reviewed at the Dayton Chess Club on September 4th, 2013.  G/15, names removed.  Game commentary and analysis by:  M. Kellie 1.  e4                    c5           (Sicilian defence) 2.  f4                     e6           …IMO, d5 should be played immediately instead of e6; e6 is passive. 3.  d4                    cxd4 Position look:  Black has exchanged an outer center pawn for an […]

Game reviewed at the Dayton Chess Club on September 18th, 2013.  G/15, names removed.  Game commentary and analysis by:  M. Kellie 1.  d3!?                e5 2.  Nd2                 d5 Position look:  I’m playing my “Grape” system once again (2.  Nd2).  Black responds with the logical choice of his two center pawns; essentially saying, ‘prove it’…! 3.  g3                    […]