The following is one of the greatest games I have ever seen in non-master play.

1. e4 c6

This move constitutes the Caro-Kann defense. It is well known to be a very difficult nut to crack. It normally leads to a compact, solid position for Black.

2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. Nf3

There are two moves that are more popular. c2-c4, the Panov attack, which accepts an isolated Queen pawn, in exchange for very active pieces. In the other main line, the Rubinstein, White plays Bf1-d3, normally followed up by c2-c3, looking for piece play against Black's Kingside. Normal lines are given in the following variations:

The Panov Attack: 4. c4 Nf6 5. Nc3 e6 6. Nf3 Bb4 7. cxd5 Nxd5 8. Bd2 Nc6 9. Bd3 O-O 10. O-O And Black has solved most of his opening problems.

The Rubinstein: 4. Bd3 Nc6 5. c3 Nf6 6. Bf4 Bg4 7. Qb3 Qc8 8. Nd2 e6 9. Ngf3 Be7 10. O-O O-O With about equal chances.

4... Nf6 5. Bb5+

This move is rarely played at stronger levels, simply because the Bishop has such a strong natural square on d3. Roy is not playing the opening to blow his opponent out of the water, he is simply developing. This move is not bad.

5... Bd7 6. Bxd7+ Qxd7

The Queen is poorly posted at d7 and Roy wastes no time poking at her.

7. Ne5 Qc7 8. Bf4

More pressure on the Queen.

8... Qb6 9. O-O!?

WHAT?? Has Roy overlooked his b-pawn? No! His mind is suddenly clear and he has foreseen a really brilliant concept. Watch his next move!

9... Qxb2 10. Qd3!!

This Roy saw when he castled! It is really a beautiful idea.

10... Qxa1 11. Nc3 Qb2 12. Rb1 Qa3 13. Qb5+

Roy had forseen all of this. He said that during the game is was all 'just clear'. Well done!

13... Nbd7 14. Qxb7 Rd8

14...Rb8 does not work as a Queen sac will mate. 14... Rb8 15. Qxb8+ Nxb8 16. Rxb8#

15. Nb5

Incredible. This entire line, is not just sound, but beautiful!!

15... Qa5

15... Nxe5 16. Bxe5 Qa5 17. Qc6+ Rd7 18. Nc7+ Qxc7 19. Bxc7 e6 20. Rb8+ Ke7 21. Qc5+ Rd6 22. Qxd6#

15... Qd6 16. Nxd6+ exd6 17. Nc6 Be7 18. Nxd8 O-O 19. Nc6 Easily winning!

16. Nc7+ Qxc7 17. Qxc7 e6 18. Nc6 Ra8

18... Be7 19. Bd6!

19. Qb7 Nb6

19... Rd8 20. Nxd8 Kxd8 21. Qa8+ Ke7 22. Bc7 e5 23. dxe5 Ne4 24. Qd8+ Ke6 25. Qe8+ Kf5 26. Qxf7+ Kg4 27. Qxd7+ Kh4 28. Qf5 Ng5 29. Bd8 h6 30. Qh3#

20. Rxb6 axb6 21. Qxa8+ Kd7 22. Qb7+ Ke8 23. Qc8#

This was a brilliant game. Probably the best ever played in the class 'E' section! Wonderful!!

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