chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Andrei Volokitin vs Hannes Stefansson
North Sea Cup 17th (2002), Esbjerg, rd 1, Jul-05
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen. Modern Variation (B83)  ·  1/2-1/2

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 1 more A Volokitin/H Stefansson game
PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: To flip the board (so black is on the bottom) press the "I" key on your keyboard.

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
Apr-27-25  Straclonoor:


click for larger view

Very instructive 7-pieces ending!

<53.Kf3 Rh2 54.Kg3??> Mistake!

Wins only 54.Kg4!! Rg2+ 55.Kh5 Rg3 56.h4! (only move to win) Kg8 57.b4 Rg1 58.b5 Rg2 59.Rc7 Rb2 60.Rc5 Kg7 61.Kg5 Rg2+ 62.Kf4 Rf2+ 63.Ke3 Rh2 64.b6 Rh3+ 65.Kd4 Rb3 66.Rc7+ Kf6 67.Rxh7 Kg6 68.Rb7!! (only move to win) Rb1 69.Rb8 Rb5 70.Kc4 Rb2 71.Kd5 Rd2+ 72.Kc6 Rc2+ 73.Kb7 Re2 74.Ra8 Re7+ 75.Ka6 Re6 76.Rc8 Rd6 77.Rc5 Re6 78.h5+ Kh6 79.Ka7 Re4 80.b7 Ra4+ 81.Kb6 Rb4+ 82.Rb5 Rxb5+ 83.Kxb5 Kxh5 84.b8Q etc.

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