Monday, 2 August 2021

Be careful what you ask for

 In the 1970's English player Jonathan Mestel revived a very old line of the Philidor. Taking his inspiration from Philidor himself, Mestel played an early f5, inviting his opponent to overestimate his chances. After a win in the 1975 World Junior against Paul van der Sterren, Mestel was chided by another competitor,  Peter Nurmi, for playing 'such rubbish'. Then the following happened 



Nurmi,Peter - Mestel,A Jonathan [C41]
Wch U20 Tjentiste (13), 08.1975

Start positionPrevious MoveNext MoveEnd positionPlay movesStop playing
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 f5 4. Bc4 exd4 5. Ng5 Nh6 6. Nxh7 Ng4 7. Nxf8 Kxf8 8. exf5 Qe7+ 9. Kf1 Bxf5 10. Qxd4 Nxh2+ 11. Rxh2 Rxh2 12. Be3 Qe4 13. Qxe4 Rh1+ 14. Ke2 Bxe4 0-1

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