Hambleton lost a tough game to Steven Breckenridge after fighting back from a bad position. The ending was full of drama as black hung tough to turn an inferior position around.
2011 Oregon state co-champion and 2012 champion Steven Breckenridge.
Photo by Jeff Roland - NWChess Blog
Hambleton,Aman (2463) - Breckenridge,Steven (2291)
Nimzo-Indian 4.Qc2 0-0[E32]
UTD Turner GM Invitational 2013 Richardson (6), 11.03.2013
Position 1
White has good control of d5 and will likely castle next and then double rooks on the d-file. What do you suggest for black?
Black to Play
16.Bxc4
Position 2
White has active piece pressure in the center as compensation for a pawn. What do you recommend for white now?
White has active piece pressure in the center as compensation for a pawn. What do you recommend for white now?
White to Play
20...Rad8
Position 3
Tense ending has been reached with both sides having passed pawns. Black has the more active king which makes advancing the a-pawn a problematic plan. What do you recommend for white now?
Tense ending has been reached with both sides having passed pawns. Black has the more active king which makes advancing the a-pawn a problematic plan. What do you recommend for white now?
White to Play
29...Kd6
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