Geneva Open 2013 Rd1-Oussedik E(CAN)

Oussedik scored a strong 4.5/9 but was overshadowed by IM Hambleton who finished in clear third with 6.5/9.

The feature game is Oussedik's Rd1 upset win over IM Gerber.

Oussedik's Results by Round

Rd.	Bo.	SNo		Name	Rtg	FED	Pts.	Res.
1	7	7	IM	Gerber Richard	2416	SUI	5	s 1
2	8	11	IM	Vuilleumier Alexandre	2321	SUI	5.5	w 0
3	13	17	FM	Colmenares Aurelio	2214	SUI	4.5	s 0
4	18	40		Vernet Solene	1760	SUI	3	w 1
5	12	13		Prunescu Claudiu	2263	ROU	5	s ½
6	13	21		Gurtner Daniel	2131	SUI	3.5	w 1
7	9	9		Midoux Sebastien	2329	FRA	5.5	s 0
8	12	24	FM	Weeramantry Sunil	2111	SRI	4	w ½
9	13	19	WIM	Heinatz Gundula	2197	SUI	4.5	s ½

More About Geneva
With a lakeside situation at the foot of the Alps, Geneva is an international capital with major congresses & museums. The Jet d'Eau fountain is a city icon & the waterfront is a bustling place, where Lac Lomond flows into the Rhone River. 



Geneva is the European headquarters of the United Nations & is mainly French speaking. Popular attractions include the buildings around the UN, Opera House & 30 museums. 

Gerber,R (2416) - Oussedik,E (2058)

French Advance 5.Nf3 Nh6 6.Bd3 cxd4 7.cxd4 [C02]

Geneva Open A 2013 Geneva SUI (1.7), 24.06.2013

Position 1
White played to attack the kingside with the 14.Rh3 followed by Rg3 idea but was met with the strong line clearing pawn sacrifice 14...f4! Black then took over with long-term compensation based on light square play on the queenside.

Black to Play

14.Rh3

Position 2
Black dominates the position. What do you recommend for black now?

Black to Play

24.Ne3