Portsmouth Chess Congress 2013: Game 1

I played the major section of the 5th Portsmouth Chess Congress this year. I scored 2.5 out of 6, an improvement of 0.5 over last year which is pleasing. I have decided to Blog all six games. On my first game I was able to play the Budapest. Fortunately for me, my opponent thought for a good 10-15 mins on move 3!? Surely this is a no-no!!! I once read that it is essential to play the first series of opening moves as quickly as possible, especially in a tournament. Once the opening is over it is only THEN that you should take time to find a) the right plan and b) perhaps look to make the game tactical?

I have to admit that I got lucky in this game and managed to win a piece for a pawn with a simple fork. Anyway, here is the game that I managed to win ...

As usual, any comments welcome ...

Game 1 - Budapest Defense

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e5 3. e3 exd4 4. exd4 Bb4+ 5. Bd2 Bxd2+ 6. Nxd2 O-O 7. Ngf3 d6 8. Bd3 Re8+ 9. Kf1 Nc6 10. h3 Ne7 11. Qc2 g6 12. g4 Nc6 13. a3 Bd7 14. Kg2 Qe7 15. d5 Ne5 16. Rae1 Qf8 17. Nxe5 Rxe5 18. Rxe5 dxe5 19. Re1 Re8 20. Nf3 Qd6 21. Qe2 e4 22. Bxe4 Rxe4 23. Qd3 Rxe1 24. Nxe1 Qe5 25. Nf3 Qe4 26. Qb3 b6 27. Kg3 a5 28. Ng5 Qe5+ 29. Kh4 h6 ( 29... h6 30. Nf3 g5+ 31. Nxg5 hxg5# ) 0-1

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