chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Bengt Horberg vs Octavio Trompowsky
Montevideo (1954), rd 5, Nov-??
Sicilian Defense: French Variation. Normal (B40)  ·  0-1

8
7
6
5
4
3
2
a
1
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
White to move.
ANALYSIS [x]
Notes by Stockfish 9 v010218 (minimum 6s/ply)better is 6.e5 Ng8 ⩲ +0.68 (25 ply)= 0.00 (26 ply) after 6...d6 7.Qf3 Nbd7 8.O-O Ne5 9.Qe3 Nxd3 10.cxd3 Be7 better is 8...Be7 9.f4 d6 10.Qf3 O-O 11.Be3 b5 12.a3 Rb8 13.Na2 = +0.20 (29 ply) ⩲ +0.87 (22 ply) after 9.a4 Be7 10.h3 Nb4 11.Re1 d6 12.Bg5 O-O 13.Nd2 Bd7 14.a5 better is 9...Be7 10.h3 d5 11.e5 Nd7 12.Be3 g6 13.Ne2 g5 14.fxg5 = +0.42 (21 ply) ⩲ +1.00 (21 ply) after 10.Qe1 d6 11.Bd2 Bxc3 12.Bxc3 e5 13.h3 Be6 14.Bd2 exf4 better is 10...d5 11.exd5 exd5 12.Qf3 O-O 13.Nxd5 Nxd5 14.Qxd5 ⩲ +0.78 (21 ply)better is 11.a4 bxa4 12.Rxa4 d6 13.Qf3 Bb7 14.h3 h4 15.Qe3 Nh5 ⩲ +1.46 (19 ply) ⩲ +0.86 (21 ply) 12.e5 Ng4 13.h3 Qb6+ 14.Kh1 Bb7 15.a3 d5 16.exd6 Bxd6 ⩲ +1.11 (20 ply)= +0.12 (20 ply) after 12...d5 13.e5 Nd7 14.Qf2 b4 15.c3 a5 16.Be3 Ba6 17.Bxa6 better is 13.Nf2 e5 14.f5 a5 15.a4 bxa4 16.Rxa4 O-O 17.Nxa5 Bc5 = +0.44 (18 ply) 13...a5 14.e5 Ng4 15.h3 a4 16.Nc1 Nxe3 17.Bxe3 Nb4 18.c3 = -0.28 (20 ply) 14.e5 Ng4 15.h3 a5 16.hxg4 a4 17.Nc1 hxg4 18.Ne2 Nb4 ⩲ +1.04 (22 ply)= -0.16 (21 ply)better is 15.e5 Nxb3 16.axb3 Ne4 17.Nc4 bxc4 18.Bxe4 cxb3 19.Ba5 = +0.18 (24 ply)= -0.47 (21 ply) 18.Nd1 b4 19.Bd2 a5 20.Ne3 Bc5 21.Nc4 Qc6 22.Qe2 f5 = -0.15 (21 ply) ∓ -1.65 (26 ply) 19.Be4 Bh4 20.Qe2 Bg3 21.h3 gxh3 22.Bxb7 hxg2+ 23.Kxg2 ⩱ -1.44 (27 ply)-+ -5.90 (26 ply) 20...Rh3 21.Qxg4 Rdh8 22.Bg3 Qe3 23.Rae1 Rxg3 24.Rxe3 -+ -6.51 (28 ply) 21.Be2 Rdh8 22.Qc3+ Qc5 23.Bxh4 Qxc3 24.bxc3 Rxh4 25.Kg1 ⩱ -1.42 (26 ply)-+ -10.42 (26 ply) after 21...Rh3 22.Qxg4 Rdh8 23.Qxh3 Rxh3 24.Be2 Bxb4 25.Bg4 23.Rae1 Rxg3 24.Be4 Bxe4 25.Rxe4 Qc6 26.Rfe1 Qxc2 -+ -12.24 (28 ply)0-1

rnbqkbnr/pppppppp/8/8/8/8/PPPPPPPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq - 0 1
FEN COPIED

Annotations by Stockfish (Computer).      [35434 more games annotated by Stockfish]

explore this opening
find similar games 136 more games of B Horberg
sac: 21...Rdh8 PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: The Olga viewer allows you to get computer analysis by clicking the "ENGINE" link on the lower right.

PGN Viewer:  What is this?
For help with this chess viewer, please see the Olga Chess Viewer Quickstart Guide.
PREMIUM MEMBERS CAN REQUEST COMPUTER ANALYSIS [more info]

THIS IS A COMPUTER ANNOTATED SCORE.   [CLICK HERE] FOR ORIGINAL.

Kibitzer's Corner
Nov-30-09  Sem: There are many moves in this game that I don't understand, but the end is a beaut.
Mar-11-18
Premium Chessgames Member
  fredthebear: 'Tis a beaut indeed! 21.Bb4 threatening the defender of the Black rooks looks wise, but it sure fizzles out. Black just ignores the threat and makes a bigger one!

NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts.
  3. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
  5. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members.
  6. No trolling.
  7. The use of "sock puppet" accounts to circumvent disciplinary action taken by moderators, create a false impression of consensus or support, or stage conversations, is prohibited.
  8. Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers.

Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times.

Blow the Whistle

See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform a moderator.


NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic. This forum is for this specific game only. To discuss chess or this site in general, visit the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
All moderator actions taken are ultimately at the sole discretion of the administration.

This game is type: CLASSICAL. Please report incorrect or missing information by submitting a correction slip to help us improve the quality of our content.

Home | About | Login | Logout | F.A.Q. | Profile | Preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | New Kibitzing | Chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | Notable Games | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Store | Privacy Notice | Contact Us

Copyright 2001-2025, Chessgames Services LLC