chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Salomon Flohr vs Reuben Fine
Nottingham (1936), Nottingham ENG, rd 13, Aug-25
English Opening: King's English. Four Knights Variation Quiet Line (A28)  ·  1/2-1/2

8
7
6
5
4
3
2
a
1
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
White to move.
ANALYSIS [x]
Notes by AlekhineIf 3 e4 then Bc5 - not Nc6 4 f4 with advantage to White as in Alekhine-Lilienthal, Hastings, 1933-4.The experience of the last few years has proved that the variation 4 d4 exd4 5 Nxd4 Bb4 is quite satisfactory for Black. But also with the text move White cannot hope for any advantage.Black intends to play d5 only after having finished his development. This is a good logical plan, which at any rate secures him a balanced position. But still more promising was, I think, first 7...Bf8 to prevent the exchange of this bishop, which in the actual game became practically forced.Obviously to avoid the opening of files after 8...Bxc3 and 9...e4.Comparatively better than 9...Ba5 10 b4 Bb6 after which he would lose the chance of playing d5.Instead of this unnecessary preparatory move he should play at once d5, which would either force an exchange or allow next move d4, WITHOUT GIVING WHITE THE OPPORTUNITY (which he had in the actual game) OF BLOCKING THE CENTER BY E4. In either case White would have to deal with more difficult problems then after the queen’s move.Hoping to get rid of one of White’s pair of bishops. Flohr meets this strategical threat most energetically.The further weakening of the pawn position is in this particular case without much importance.Although the chances are in fact about even, this premature decision, after the interesting opening play, is regrettable.1/2-1/2

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

Annotations by Alexander Alekhine.      [77 more games annotated by Alekhine]

explore this opening
find similar games 9 more Flohr/Fine games
PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: The tournament is found above the game. For the newest chess events, this information may be a link which takes you to the tournament page which includes other games, a crosstable, discussion, etc.

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]

Kibitzer's Corner
Aug-09-07  Chess Carnival: (After 11...Qd7) I can't help imagining Alekhine angrily shouting at Fine's ear: <"WITHOUT GIVING WHITE THE OPPORTUNITY OF BLOCKING THE CENTER!!! You dumbass!!">

Remember that Alekhine was also playing at Nottingham 1936

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