Chess Game 1: Opening

Nice video. How much have you improved since this game, btw?

Thanks Mako. I have been playing fairly steadily online since I posted the two videos here, but it's usually just for fun. I don't do much reading, watching videos, or anything like that. So, if I have improved, I probably haven't improved very much. :-/ I may try to upload a video or two over Christmas since I'll have a little time off.

@ 5:45, u played c1 to b2, i woulda played g2 to c7, but im crazy like that lol. he'd move the rook probably, attacking the bishop, but if he sacrifices, you get the fork at f4 to e6. or..lol...after he moves a8 to b8, you run away bravely and get the free pawn, tho it opens up his rook on the b file.

I think I would have been happy enough to give up my rook and two pawns for his developed knight and king bishop. white probably has a better position in every line here, though. :) thanks for the comment.

what software does he use? any idea?

It's a very small and free downloadable program called pgn mentor, which is easy to find on google. I like going over games with it. :)

thank you :)

Two things I noticed: After your move 8. Nb6 (in order to protect e6) White could try this crazy variation: 9. Bxb7. If Black takes the bishop 9. Bxb7 White can again play 10. Nxe6. White gains two pawns and a rook for a Bishop and a Knight (which is better for White). Right at the end of your analyzis (in response to Ne5) you could play Qh5 with the idea Rf6-h6. Black gets a strong kingside attack imo.

What is your rating?

right now it's around 1900. that's probably a bit inflated, though, because i play in a small isolated city with only a few active players.