onegoodmove

The Internet Chess Club is a great place to play chess they offer both casual and tournament play. You can even chat with friends while online. My son Chris logged on from Sheffield England where he studying Philosophy at the University of Sheffield, and I joined him there from my home in Utah. We were there to play in a simultaneous exhibition against Atillo Turzo an International Master. Atilla Turzo is from Hungary like the Polgar sisters and Peter Leko We had a great time chatting while playing our games. It's just great you can chat, have a board displaying not only your own game but other players so I was able to watch Chris's game at the same time I was playing. Turzo was quickly winning game after game. My game was complicated with all kinds of tactical possiblities. I started getting really nervous still having a reasonable game after 20 + moves. Late in the game I felt the tide starting to shift in his favor, it was time for some creativity or perhaps just some luck. I remembered my friend Igor telling me that there are often resources available if you can stay calm. When I looked back at the board I saw a line where I could sacrifice an exchange and at least equalize the position perhaps even gain an advantage. I played the move and with a little bit of luck obtained a decisive advantage. My heart was racing when Atilla graciously resigned. I had won. Here is the Game. Chris was not as fortunate this time. Players as strong as Atilla typically win most of the games in a simul. Seldom do they lose more than one or two. It's days like today that keep me playing. You can visit Atilla's website here.