chessgames.com

Efim Geller vs Algirdas Bandza
USSR 1983  ·  French Defense: Tarrasch. Closed Variation (C05)  ·  1-0


explore this opening
find similar games 2,262 more games of Geller
sac: 14.Bxe6 PGN: download | view Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: The button will automatically play the moves for "hands free" viewing.

Java Viewer:  What is this?
For help with the default chess viewer, please see the Chess Viewer Deluxe Quickstart Guide.

Kibitzer's Corner
Aug-13-05   ughaibu: 22.Rc5 a nice way to activate the rook.
Aug-13-05
Premium Chessgames Member
  Chessical: A very nice touch from Geller, <22...Qxc5? 23.Qe6 mate>. Bandza would have been no better off after:

<23...Bxc5> 24.Nf6+ Qxf6 25.exf6 Rxe1+ 26.Nxe1 Nce5 27.Qe6+

Aug-14-05   ughaibu: Would 18....d3 have been any good?
Aug-14-05
Premium Chessgames Member
  Chessical: <ughaibu> Geller would have had more difficulty after <18...d3!?>, but I believe he would still have won:

<19.Rxc6> Qxc6 20.e6+;

(a)<20...Kf6> gets mated after: 21.Nh5+ Kg6 22.Ne5+ Kxh6 23.Nf7+ Kg6 24.Qxd3+ Kxh5 25.Qf5+ Kh4 26.g3 mate.

(b)<20...Kg8> 21.Ne5 Qd6 22.Qh5 Bxe6 23.Nf5 d2 24.Rd1 winning after Nc6.

Aug-14-05   ughaibu: Looks convincing.

Secrets of Opening Surprises
NOTE: You need to pick a username and password to post a reply. Getting your account takes less than a minute, totally anonymous, and 100% free--plus, it entitles you to features otherwise unavailable. Pick your username now and join the chessgames community!
If you already have an account, you should login now.
Please observe our posting guidelines:
  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, or duplicating posts.
  3. No personal attacks against other users.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
Blow the Whistle See something which violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform an administrator.


NOTE: Keep all discussion on the topic of this page. This forum is for this specific game and nothing else. If you want to discuss chess in general, or this site, you might try the Kibitzer's Café.
Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
Spot an error? Please submit a correction slip and help us eliminate database mistakes!
This game is type: CLASSICAL (Disagree? Please submit a correction slip.)

Featured in the Following Game Collection [what is this?]
Geller and Tal beat the French
by ughaibu


home | about | login | logout | F.A.Q. | your profile | preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | new kibitzing | chessforums | new games | Player Directory | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Little ChessPartner | privacy notice | contact us
Copyright 2001-2009, Chessgames.com
Web design & database development by 20/20 Technologies