Stephen Hersey vs John Langreck (1997)

Stephen Hersey vs John Langreck
WWW.JOBS-RESUMES.Open 1997 · Spanish Game: Marshall Attack. Modern Main Line (C89) · 0-1

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Oct-02-07		balloo: I really like this site, but is there any way to prune these kinds of games from the database? Games with 1700 rated players that miss simple tactics really aren't very useful.

Oct-02-07		tpstar: <balloo> Actually this one is relatively high quality, following established theory up to Move 15-16 while illustrating the key teaching point that White gets very weak light squares on the Kingside in the Marshall Gambit. =) For some seriously scary games review these = Game Collection: The Best Of The Worst and especially notice A Onishko vs M Leonov, 2002 featuring the Worst Opening Ever. Enjoy. ;>D

Dec-19-07		Chicago Chess Man: I played a game that followed this exact line until white played 18. Rxe8 Rxe8 19. f3 Bh3 20 Qf2 and I went on to lose (i was playing black). Does anybody know how black can maintain the pressure in this line?

Jul-08-08		sisyphus: <Chicago Chess Man: I played a game that followed this exact line until white played 18. Rxe8 Rxe8 19. f3 Bh3 20 Qf2 and I went on to lose> Try 19...Re1+! 20.Kf2 Bh3 . (18.Rf1, sacking the Exchange, is a better move.)

Jul-27-08		Chicago Chess Man: Thanks, sisyphus, that's a nice tactical shot I completely overlooked. of course, it was a blitz game, so...

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