GM Tony Hedlund vs Hiarcs Headbangers - DRAW.

JEB_Tucson · Post by **JEB_Tucson** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:19 pm

Tony Hedlund wrote:It's not necessary.

That sounds good Tony. We will continue play, but, will slow down our (Black) moves Friday through Sunday.

Thanks
James

PS: Will post our move shortly.

JEB_Tucson · Post by **JEB_Tucson** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:45 pm

Seems 7. Nb3 or Nf3 are solid moves. In either case we (Black) have some work to equalize................but that should not be a problem.

7...Be6, as expected.

Tony Hedlund · Post by **Tony Hedlund** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:05 am

8.f3

Happy Easter to you all!

JEB_Tucson · Post by **JEB_Tucson** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:54 am

8...Be7

Happy Easter to you!

Tony Hedlund · Post by **Tony Hedlund** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:15 am

9.Qd2

A no brainer I guess.

JEB_Tucson · Post by **JEB_Tucson** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:52 pm

We believe best play would dictate:

9...0-0

Tony Hedlund · Post by **Tony Hedlund** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:39 pm

10.0-0-0

Was it a close call? There are a couple of other moves worth consider.

NATIONAL12 · Post by **NATIONAL12** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:21 pm

Tony Hedlund wrote:10.0-0-0

Was it a close call? There are a couple of other moves worth consider.

as Jeb has not replied.the answer is the vote was unanamious

JEB_Tucson · Post by **JEB_Tucson** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:33 pm

Tony, hope you had a nice Easter.
As NATIONAL12 said, the vote was unanimous and there was really no discussion. Most discussion was and is centered on moves further into the opening. I considered 9...Nbd7 and 9...h5, but, was concerned about Black's castling possibilities. So, the choice for me became 9...0-0; a safe main line move. With that being said, we will leave you with:

10...Nbd7

Tony Hedlund · Post by **Tony Hedlund** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:35 am

My Easter is just fine, thank you. I'm familiar with this line so I continue with:

11.g4

JEB_Tucson · Post by **JEB_Tucson** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:59 am

Well, we had a larger than expected turnout and another unanimous vote.
We play:

11...b5

Tony Hedlund · Post by **Tony Hedlund** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:31 am

I also had an unanimous vote.

12.g5

JEB_Tucson · Post by **JEB_Tucson** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:28 pm

Well, this vote took some time.
We had lots of participation, 2 possible winning moves

, and a split vote.
But, the majority played:

12...b4

It will be interesting to see if your next move is unanimous also.

Tony Hedlund · Post by **Tony Hedlund** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:49 pm

I guess your alternative move was 12...Nh5. Engines seem to prefer it.

13.Ne2

JEB_Tucson · Post by **JEB_Tucson** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:14 pm

You guessed correctly, but, no alternate move here:

13...Ne8