Heather Richards vs Magnus Carlsen (2002)

Heather Richards vs Magnus Carlsen
NOR-ch U18 int 2002 · Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation. General (B22) · 0-1

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Dec-05-07		andynmac: I guess she didn't see 35. ... Qe7. And Carlsen's finish here is very neat. I only looked at this game because I always play 3. ... Nc6 in the Alapin and was heartened to see Carlsen do the same. That is where the similarities end, however... Twice his age, about half his elo.

Dec-05-07		Xaurus: <andynmac> Well Magnus was 11,5 years old when this game was played, so his strength back then wasn't near what it is today. :)

May-09-10		jeremyh20man: Does white have a fortress idea at move 47 instead of Rxf4? I am vaguely seeing an idea of a Q sac for the R on f3 or h3 once the black king is ready to take the a pawn and quickly queen though.

Jan-11-12		wordfunph: "I lost to that little prick!" - Heather Richards (after the game)

Jan-12-12		OhioChessFan: <jeremy: Does white have a fortress idea at move 47 instead of Rxf4? > Not with the a Pawns. I was curious about the position if the a pawns were gone. After playing with it a while, I think the Black King enters at g4 and White is just crushed.

Jan-12-12		OhioChessFan: A position that full of tension and White plays 32. h3? Maybe she didn't realize that wasn't a null move, since the obvious response by Carlsen to play Re3 leaves the h Pawn in a world of hurt. 34. Qc2 might have let her hold on a while but I think the game is already lost.

Jan-12-12		King Death: It was better to play 32.Rc7 and answer the idea of 32...Re5 with 33.Rb7 Rd5 34.Qa4. The d pawn can't be held so White should have tried to liquidate the queenside. If she can force off all of the queenside pawns there are definitely drawing chances, but with the heavy pieces still on the board Black may be able to play for a win by direct attack.

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