chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Wesley So vs Susanto Megaranto
Japfa Match (2008), Jakarta INA, rd 5, Apr-19
Nimzowitsch Defense: Williams Variation (B00)  ·  0-1

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 10 more So/S Megaranto games
sac: 22...Nhf6 PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: To flip the board (so black is on the bottom) press the "I" key on your keyboard.

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]

Kibitzer's Corner
Apr-23-08  luzhin: Quite an achievement for White to lose this game. Simply 24.Nxf6+ Bxf6 25.Bxb8 Rxb8 26.Qe2 (for example) and Black is just a whole rook down.
Apr-24-08  shintaro go: <luzhin> I agree. Who knows what Wesley was looking for there..
Apr-24-08  Libispusher: Wesley had the match wrapped up 3.5 - 0.5 before the start of this game. We can only speculate that he either had a lapse and underestimated Black's knight of f6, <or> he had to go easy on his gracious host, knowing very well that white had an attacking setup similar to his last game with Adly in Dubai, <or> maybe he was already thinking about his next tournament (which was set back a few days until his arrival) and was itching to plane home.
Oct-09-11  indoknight: after 24.Nxf6+ Bxf6 25.Bxb8 Rxb8 and there is no move to preventing 26...Bxb2!! and black wins by 27...Qa3! . or 24.Nxf6+ Bxf6 25.Bxb8 Rxb8 26.Kc1 Bxb2+!!27.Kd2 b3!!+ and28...bxa2 with advantage position for black! amazing but infamous game...
Nov-16-12  shakman: <indoknight> e.g. If we go by line given by <luzhin> 24.Nxf6+ Bxf6 25.Bxb8 Rxb8 26.Qe2 Bxb2 27. Kxb2 Qa3 28. Ka1 ... I think white will survive here ...

25...Nc3 was a nice move....white should have played Qxe4

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.

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 2001-2025, Chessgames Services LLC