1.e4
c5
2.Nc3
Nc6
3.f4
Because we know each other very well, I decided to play something unusual against Andy. My idea was a complicated position and play for a win.
3...g6
4.Nf3
Bg7
5.Bc4
The Grand Prix Attack. It used to be very popular about 10 years ago, thanks to GM Nigel Short.
5...e6
Another possible line to play is 5...d6 when Black tries to play the position with Dragon type of pawn structure.
6.f5
Nge7
7.fxe6
fxe6
8.d3
d5
9.Bb3
Nd4?!
According to theory, and I agree with that, the best continuation here is: [>=9...b5
10.a3
c4
11.Ba2~~
]
10.Nxd4
cxd4
11.Ne2
0-0
12.Nf4[]
e5!?
Black is trying to solve the c8 Bishop with a very interesting pawn sacrifice, but unfortunately, I was familiar with this position. [>=12...Kh8+/=
]
13.Nxd5
Nxd5
14.Bxd5+
Kh8
15.h4!
The only move, otherwise after 15...Qh4+, Black will get very strong compensation for the pawn.
15...h5[]
To prevent White from playing h4-h5, which might put the Black King is in serious trouble.
16.Bg5
Qb6
17.Bb3
a5
18.a4
Be6
19.Bxe6
Qxe6
20.Rf1!+/-
White is simply trying to trade down the pieces in order to use the extra material .
20...Rac8
21.b3
Bf6?
[21...Rxf1+[]
22.Kxf1
Bf6
23.Kg1[]
Bxg5
24.hxg5
Qg4!
25.Qd2
h4<=>
]
22.Qd2
Bxg5
23.Rxf8+
Rxf8
24.Qxg5
That's the whole difference. Now White is able capture on g5 with the Queen.
24...Rc8
25.0-0-0
b5
26.Rf1??
White is missing the win. [26.axb5
a4
27.bxa4
Rxc2+
28.Kxc2
Qa2+
29.Kc1
Qa1+
30.Kd2+-
]
26...Kg7
27.axb5
Rb8??
Now Black missed the chance to save the game due to time pressure. [27...Qxb3
28.Qxe5+
Kh7~~
]
28.g4!+-
Black resigned because 28...hg, 29. h5, and there is no stopping White's attack. 1-0