chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Richard Reti vs Akiba Rubinstein
Berlin (1928), Berlin GER, rd 1, Oct-11
Semi-Slav Defense: Semi-Meran Variation (D47)  ·  1-0

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 20 more Reti/Rubinstein games
sac: 19.Bxc7 PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: You should register a free account to activate some of Chessgames.com's coolest and most powerful features.

PGN Viewer:  What is this?
For help with this chess viewer, please see the Olga Chess Viewer Quickstart Guide.
PREMIUM MEMBERS CAN REQUEST COMPUTER ANALYSIS [more info]

A COMPUTER ANNOTATED SCORE OF THIS GAME IS AVAILABLE.  [CLICK HERE]

Kibitzer's Corner
Dec-08-04  Calli: Terrific combo from Reti. He has other good moves but plays 17.Rac1! and Akiba is toast. 21.Nxe6! is the "stinger" at the end of the combination.
Dec-08-04  Shadout Mapes: So was 17...Nf3+ forced due to the threat of 18.Nxe6?
Dec-08-04  Calli: The main threat I see is 18.Nd5. So maybe 17...Bc5 is better?
Dec-08-04  capanegra: If 17…♗c5 I can see 18.♘xe6 directly, or 18.♘e4 ♗xe4 19.♕xe4 ♕b8 20.♘xe6. Maybe the latter is better. But even after 18.b4 ♗xd4 19.♖xd4 White seems to have a large positional advantage. What do you think?

Conclusion: after 17.♖ac1 Akiba is certainly toasted.

Dec-08-04  Calli: <capanegra> Yes, I like your 18.Ne4 with the threat of b4. The question is whether Black can play 18...Bd5. If he has to play Qb8 instead then its easy.

17...Bc5 18.Ne4! Bd5 19.Bxd5 exd5 20.Nxc5 bxc5 21.b4 looks good but not totally devastating. Still looking at it. A complex position.

Dec-08-04  Cyphelium: <Calli> After 17. -Bc5 18. Ne4 Bd5, is there something wrong with 19. b4? At least 19.- Bxa2 20. Qxa2 Nf3+ 21. Nxf3 Qxf4 22. bxc5 works out fine.
Dec-08-04  capanegra: <Calli> I hadn't considered 18...♗d5, but if that is the continuation, I prefer the answer 19.b4 ♗xa2 20.♕xa2 ♘f3+ 21.♘xf3 ♕xf4 22.bxc5 ♕xe4 23.♖xd7 with a piece to the good.
Dec-08-04  whiskeyrebel: This is a home court loss for Rubinstein..it's good old "classical" chess; not a whif of hypermodernism from Reti. Not so much as a fianchetto by white. That's a fine plan by Reti to keep Rubinstein in a state of "shock and awe" as they say in certain military circles. As a dedicated Nf3 player I'll have to file that idea away for future use.
Dec-08-04  capanegra: I just noticed that <Cyphelium> has given the same answer that I did, so that makes me feel a little more secure! :)
Dec-08-04  Calli: <capan & Cyph> Ther is nothing "wrong" with it but was looking for a crush. Plus Black has Qb7 in that line

17...Bc5 18.Ne4! Bd5 19.b4 Bxa2 20.Qxa2 Qb7 21.Nxc5 bxc5 22.bxc5

Okay, but not a whole piece.

Jun-27-08  sneaky pete: <He has other good moves ...> like 17.Nxe6 .. immediately (.. Qc6 18.Bd5 ..; .. Qb8 18.Nxf8 ..).
Apr-09-12  Karpova: Though the final position is winning for White, Akiva actually lost on time (he lost three games overall on time in this tournament).
Nov-14-19  sakredkow: To lose on time at move 21 is impressive!

NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts.
  3. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
  5. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members.
  6. No trolling.
  7. The use of "sock puppet" accounts to circumvent disciplinary action taken by moderators, create a false impression of consensus or support, or stage conversations, is prohibited.
  8. Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers.

Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times.

Blow the Whistle

See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform a moderator.


NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic. This forum is for this specific game only. To discuss chess or this site in general, visit the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
All moderator actions taken are ultimately at the sole discretion of the administration.

This game is type: CLASSICAL. Please report incorrect or missing information by submitting a correction slip to help us improve the quality of our content.

Featured in the Following Game Collections[what is this?]
pretty Reti
from kennel46's favorite games by kennel46
Berlin 1928
by suenteus po 147
94
from Veliki majstori saha 16 RETI (Petrovic) by Chessdreamer
Semi-Slav Def: Semi-Meran Var (D47) 1-0 Notes by Stockfish
from Semi-Slavaks Found Fredthebear Def D40s by fredthebear
December, p. 179 'Game 87/ 5065]
from American Chess Bulletin 1928 by Phony Benoni
Semi-Slav Def: Semi-Meran Var (D47) 1-0 Notes by Stockfish
from Red Robin Riding Hood went around by fredthebear
Semi-Slav Def: Semi-Meran Var (D47) 1-0 Notes by Stockfish
from Combiness Links Patton Paul Ride Trek Pat Wannab by Littlejohn

Home | About | Login | Logout | F.A.Q. | Profile | Preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | New Kibitzing | Chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | Notable Games | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Store | Privacy Notice | Contact Us

Copyright 2001-2023, Chessgames Services LLC