TCh-CAT Rd9
GM Spraggett defended with the topical small center(..d6/..e6) formation but missed a chance for an edge during a tricky defence but held the draw.
8...Be7
More on Catalonia
The game was played in the Team Ch of Catalonia. Here is some interesting background on this unique place in Europe.
The game was played in the Team Ch of Catalonia. Here is some interesting background on this unique place in Europe.
Here is the feature game.
Alonso Garcia,R (2367) - Spraggett,K (2577)
Sicilian 2.c3 Nf6[B22]
TCh-CAT Div Hon 2013 Catalonia ESP (9.1), 16.03.2013
Position 1
Sicilian 2.c3 Nf6[B22]
TCh-CAT Div Hon 2013 Catalonia ESP (9.1), 16.03.2013
Position 1
White pushed ahead on the kingside with 23.h5 to justify the pawn deficit. What do you recommend for black?
- 23...b6(Takes the b-pawn out of Be4's range)
- 23..Rxd1(simplifies a bit first to reduce white's attacking potential)
- Something else
Black to Play
23.h5
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