Ernst Gruenfeld vs Richard Reti (1922)

Ernst Gruenfeld vs Richard Reti
Bad Pistyan (1922) · Old Indian Defense: Janowski. Fianchetto Variation (A53) · 0-1

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Jul-23-07		Resignation Trap: This game earned a brilliancy prize for Reti, but I'm wondering if White's defense could be improved. Instead of immediate acceptance of the Knight with 17.exd5, how about 17. Bxh6!? gxh6 18.exd5 Nd3+ 19.Kf1 Nf4 20.Qd2 Qc4+ 21.Kg1, leading to this position: click for larger view Black to play. He has a lot of positional plusses and a comfortable position, but White can muddle through for a while, at least.

Sep-17-09		Atking: I think the position you suggested <resigantion trap> is good for Black The lemon came with the pretty classical move 10.e4?!/? 10.dxc bxc 11.Qa4 (Or maybe 11.g4 first to put away the Bishop) is more in accordance with the previous moves. Indeed a great game from Reti!

Sep-18-09		vonKrolock: <16...xd5> 17.f5!? (As taking the leads fast to a completly lost position, maybe this rejoinder in gambit style could be white's best chance) 17...xf5 (best - otherwise white simply will take in 'd5') 18.exf5! (suddenly the 'g2' becomes very strong) analysis diagram click for larger view

Sep-18-09		Atking: Again an interesting idea but coming too late <vonKrolock> what's wrong with 18...Qb7? Black could play e4 when the diagonal will become dangerous (Eventually with the help of Rfe8 and Bg5) White is simply pawn down.

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