chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
James McGrouther vs Robert McCann
Scottish minor tourn (1893)
Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian. Open (B32)  ·  1-0

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 5 more games of J McGrouther
PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: Some people don't like to know the result of the game in advance. This can be done by registering a free account then visiting your preferences page, then checking "Don't show game results".

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
< Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 1 OF 2 ·  Later Kibitzing>
Feb-17-04  drukenknight: How not to play the Boleslasky. The Scottish minor tour mustve been pretty ugly in those days.
Oct-06-05  AlexanderMorphy: Why are these games even on the database..this game is shocking!
Oct-06-05  aw1988: Good heavens!
Oct-06-05  schnarre: Even I could see that one (& tactics are not my forte).
Oct-07-05  AlexanderMorphy: Have any of you actually seen a Scholars mate or a Fools mate on this database???
Oct-07-05  schnarre: Can't say that I have.
Oct-09-05  AlexanderMorphy: well i think that there are 4 fools mates and 1 scholars mate on this database!
Oct-10-05  schnarre: Which ones?
Oct-10-05  fgh: This is a very famous and popular line among begginers. :-)
Oct-11-05  schnarre: <fgh> A mistake that can be made quite easily by a newcomer, eh!
Nov-02-05  schnarre: Wonder if that was a touch-move accident?!
Dec-18-05  schnarre: I'm still groaning over this one!
Jan-20-06  lemgelo: What was black thinking? or drinking?
Jan-30-06  schnarre: <lemgelo> Do we really want to know? It could be catching!
Mar-17-06  McCool: Can you make a dumber move here??? Honestly.
Mar-17-06  Yelena Dembo: Well, the best place for the N is on f6 - attacking the center:) Looks quite obvious:)
Mar-17-06  McCool: OMG. NO WAY. Nge7 is such a better move. (tuh)
May-10-07  Mate Hunter: <Can you make a dumber move here??? Honestly.>

Yes, 5...Nce7!!!

May-20-08  Mate Hunter: <OMG. NO WAY. Nge7 is such a better move. (tuh)>

Better than 5...Nce7! (yes, really)

Jul-09-08  DukeAlba: An embarassing smothered mate...
Nov-26-08  jeeky1996: Just play d5, instead of Nge7.
Apr-11-09  WhiteRook48: 5...Nge7??
Jan-03-10  antharis: B32. Sicilian Defence. Accelerated Harakiri-Variation. Without 6... Ng6. ^^
Dec-01-10  Tigranny: This is a help-smothered mate!
Jul-02-14  Lossmaster: For what it's worth, Black's name is spelled "Mac Cam" in Tartakower's book "Bréviaire des échecs", which features this miniature. The tournament was held in Dundee.
search thread:   
< Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 1 OF 2 ·  Later Kibitzing>

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.>

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