June 2015 – North Norfolk Chess Club

The one that got away

Our Club Champion, Jonathan Wells, has a 100% record in games against other members this season. In this game, Jonathan allows Tony Larner a chance to force a draw by perpetual check. But why stop there? Why not try for a win!

[Event "All-play-all tournament"] [Date "15th May 2015"] [White "Tony Larner"] [Black "Jonathan Wells"] [Result "0-1"] 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nf6 5. Ng3 g6 6. h3 Bg7 7. Be3 Qb6 8. b3 Nd5 9. Qd2 Nxe3 10.fxe3 O-O 11. Nf3 Nd7 12. Bd3 e5 13. Nxe5 Nxe5 14. dxe5 Bxe5 15. Ne4 Bxa116.c3f517. Bc4+ Kg7 18.O-O{ [#]}fxe4? {Jonathan allows Tony back into the game}19. Rxf8 Kxf8 20. Qd6+ Ke8 21. Qe5+ Kd8 { [#]} 22.Qd6+??{ Trying to win the game, but Qf6+ and Tony can force a draw}Bd723.Be6Qxe3+24. Kh2 Qd3 { [#]} 0-1 You must activate JavaScript to enhance chess game visualization.