Tim Sawyer - Chess Strategy Alekhine & Scandinavian: How to Beat Intermediate Chess Players (Sawyer Chess Strategy Book 13)

Chess Strategy Alekhine & Scandinavian How to Beat Intermediate Chess Players Tim Sawyer Chess Strategy Alekhine & Scandinavian: How to Beat Intermediate Chess Players Copyright 2022 by Sawyer Publications All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the author. Disclaimer and FTC Notice No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, or transmitted by email without permission in writing from the publisher. While all attempts have been made to verify the information provided in this publication, neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility for errors, omissions, or contrary interpretations of the subject matter herein. This book is for entertainment purposes only. The views expressed are those of the author alone, and should not be taken as expert instruction or commands.

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Introduction

This Alekhine Defence and Scandinavian Defence book shows how I win in chess openings that begin 1.e4 Nf6 and 1.e4 d5. While I face these with the White pieces, I also play them as Black.

I tend to choose the Alekhine vs stronger players and the Scandinavian vs weaker ones. I illustrate chess strategy from games I played vs random Advanced players as Guests on chess.com. The book has 34 games with 172 diagrams. I scored +34 -0 =0 in these 10-minute games. Opening theory and endgame knowledge help your play, but tactics win most games. I use strategy for my comments to explain whats going on.

I follow any of these steps. 1. Describe the current position. 2. Imagine how to improve it. 3.

Plan how to get there. I pick a key position every few moves to make a comment. My plan is for you to browse through the book, look at the diagrams and read the comments with ease. For those who prefer to read quickly, you can skim through the book from diagram to diagram. Note the change from the previous diagram and read any notes that interest you. From time to time, I add a line of analysis.

You may wish to work out some of those lines in your head, or just note that there was an alternative way to play and keep reading. I played chess for 50 years. As a correspondence master and blitz master, my usual opponents were rated 1800 to 2400. My opponents here are often lower to intermediate. I assume that you can read algebraic chess notation. The diagrams have White at the bottom of the board.

Thank you for reading my books. I hope you enjoy this one!

Chapter 1 Alekhine 1.e4 Nf6

Game 1 B02 [2.Bc4 Nxe4 3.Bxf7+ Kxf7]

Guest Sawyer, Chess.com, 06.10.2021

1.e4 Nf6 I enjoy attacking the e4 pawn with my knight on move one. Black takes on some risk, but White's game is not easy. 2.Bc4 Nxe4 My opponent trades the e4 pawn for the f7 pawn. White regains the pawn with a practically forced combination. 3.Bxf7+ Kxf7 4.Qh5+ Kg8 5.Qd5+ e6 6.Qxe4 d5 Those choose this variation as White must feel that it's a good strategy.

However, in my experience Black has two advanced center pawns with a healthy and active position. 7.Qf3 Qf6 8.Qe2 Nc6 9.Nf3 Bd6 Probably stronger is 9...e5. 10.d3 Nd4 11.Nxd4 Qxd4 12.Be3 This loses material since it leaves b2 undefended. Better is 12.Nd2 e5 13.Nf3 Qg4 14.00 with equal chances. 12...Qxb2 13.00 Qxa1 14.Nd2 If White traps the queen 14.c3 b5 15.Bd4 b4 16.Na3 Qxf1+ 17.Kxf1 bxa3 Black has a bishop and two rooks for her. 26.Rxb1 Qxb1+ 27.Kg2 Qe4 28.h4 Rb8 29.Kg3 Qxf3+ 30.Kxf3 Rb2 31.f5 exf5 32.gxf5 Rxa2 33.Kg4 Rc2 01 White resigns

Game 2 B02 [2.d3 d5 3.exd5 Nxd5]

Guest Sawyer, Chess.com, 19.01.2022

1.e4 Nf6 2.d3 d5 White passively defends e4. 26.Rxb1 Qxb1+ 27.Kg2 Qe4 28.h4 Rb8 29.Kg3 Qxf3+ 30.Kxf3 Rb2 31.f5 exf5 32.gxf5 Rxa2 33.Kg4 Rc2 01 White resigns

Game 2 B02 [2.d3 d5 3.exd5 Nxd5]

Guest Sawyer, Chess.com, 19.01.2022

1.e4 Nf6 2.d3 d5 White passively defends e4.

Black increases the tension. 3.exd5 Nxd5 4.Nf3 Nc6 Another good approach is 4...c5 like a Sicilian Defence. 5.Nc3 e5 6.Bg5 If 6.Nxe5 Nxe5 7.Qe2 f6 8.d4 Bb4 9.Bd2 00 10.dxe5 Bxc3 11.Bxc3 Nxc3 12.bxc3 Re8 Black stands better. 6...f6 7.Be3 Be6 8.d4 Nxe3 Black could try 8...Bb4 9.Qd2 e4 10.Ng1 Na5 when White remains under some significant pressure. 9.fxe3 exd4 10.exd4 Bg4 11.Bb5 Qe7+ 12.Ne2 White could try 12.Kf2 000 13.Bxc6 bxc6 14.Qd3 with equal chances. 14.c3 Qxb5 White loses a bishop to a check and capture combination. 15.b3 000 16.c4 Qa5+ 17.Kf1 Qf5 18.d5 Qxf3+ 19.Ke1 Bb4+ 01 White resigns

Game 3 B02 [2.Nc3 d5 3.exd5 Nxd5]

Guest Sawyer, Chess.com, 13.12.2021

1.e4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.exd5 Nxd5 This same position occurs in the Scandinavian. 15.b3 000 16.c4 Qa5+ 17.Kf1 Qf5 18.d5 Qxf3+ 19.Ke1 Bb4+ 01 White resigns

Game 3 B02 [2.Nc3 d5 3.exd5 Nxd5]

Guest Sawyer, Chess.com, 13.12.2021

1.e4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.exd5 Nxd5