chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Manuel Bosboom
Corus Group C (2007), Wijk aan Zee NED, rd 4, Jan-16
Sicilian Defense: Closed Variation (B23)  ·  1-0

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 2,743 more games of Nepomniachtchi
PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: You should register a free account to activate some of Chessgames.com's coolest and most powerful features.

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
Jan-22-07  Autoreparaturwerkbau: Mate threat on h4 is fantastic. It is amazing what this kid did with his knights there...
Jan-23-07  aragorn69: Wild Nepo is sure fun to watch!
Aug-01-09  vonKrolock: after <24...fxg4> There was a weird possibility - to sacrifice the only white ♙ not yet moved, in order to open lines and distract the black ♕


click for larger view

<<<<25.c2-c3!?>>>> Two lines, basically, would then arise:

(a) 25...bxc3 26.♖a4, or

(b) 25...♕xc3 26.e5-e6

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.

Featured in the Following Game Collections[what is this?]
B23 Sicilian: Closed [White]
by chess.master
B23 Sicilian: Closed [White]
by nakul1964
B23 Sicilian: Closed [White]
by Michael O Matic
Sicilian: Closed [White] B23 Compiled by chess.m
by Vicentin
Find the mate -- all the way through
from Sicilian: Closed [White] B23 Ev Jo PoL by Littlejohn

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