Mike Surtees vs Graeme Kafka (2004)

Mike Surtees vs Graeme Kafka
Smith & Williamson British Championships 2004 · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation. General (B22) · 1-0

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Aug-20-04		Chessical: Surtees seems to play these type of systems with early c3/6, f3/6 and the N's developed to f2/7, as either Black or White. He looks for complications and novelty forcing the players have to think rather than simply remember. His non-theoretical approach is refreshing in the style of Suttles or Day. <12...e5> 13.f5 (13.fxe5 Nxe5 14.cxb5 Qxb5) 13...b4 14.Qh5 a5 lookks fine for Black. His <12...Ba6> idea, however appears too slow. <20...Nxd3> 21.Bxh6 Rxg7? is a mate in 3: 22.Nf6+ Kh8 23.Bd2+ Rh7 24.Qxh7#; Black's position is completely punctured.

Feb-22-09		WhiteRook48: Franz Kafka the scientist?!

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