chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Nigel Short vs Jonathan Speelman
Candidates Match (1991), London ENG, rd 6, Feb-??
Four Knights Game: Spanish. Symmetrical Variation (C49)  ·  1-0

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 40 more Short/Speelman games
PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: As you play through the game, you can get the FEN code for any position by right-clicking on the board and choosing "Copy Position (EPD)". Copy and paste the FEN into a post to display a diagram.

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]

A COMPUTER ANNOTATED SCORE OF THIS GAME IS AVAILABLE.  [CLICK HERE]

Kibitzer's Corner
Dec-02-02  Kenneth Sterling: An old Romantic opening in the second match between the two English masters. Speelman-Short-Adams each about seven years younger than the one before and each considered more talented than his predecessor. Short was said not to be disposed to extensive study of opening theory, but made it to the finals of the world championship. Adams achieved a very high rating, but I wonder if it not Speelman who has the deepest understanding of the game among the three.
Dec-03-02  PVS: The white queen's rook plays a remarkable role in this game before leaving the scene late.
Dec-03-02  drukenknight: its like black was never too sure about the role that the French Bishop was going to have. He sorts of moves it back and forth on his 22nd and 24th moves, and this allows blacks R to get free over there. I thought he was going to use the B to bust up the K side w/ 16....Bxa3

near the end, is 34...Rf6 any better?

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.

<This page contains Editor Notes. Click here to read them.>

Featured in the Following Game Collections[what is this?]
The Four Knights
by nkvd
Short - Speelman, WCC 1991
by Eepero
Match Short!
by amadeus
Four Knights Game: Spanish. Symmetrical (C49) 1-0 Passer
from Spaniards Settin' Sail by fredthebear
Four Knights Game: Spanish. Symmetrical (C49) 1-0 Passer
from 4 NW 4 NE 4 SW 4 SE KP Good to Fredthebear by fredthebear
The Four Knights
by prime rib
Match Short!
by docjan

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 2001-2023, Chessgames Services LLC