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Leave a Comment / Blitz, Chesscube, Italian Game /
Here is a Blitz game I played on Chesscube recently.
I open with the Italian game but find myself surprised by my opponents 5th move.
I miss the opportunity to take the advantage and give a slight advantage to my opponent.
I have posted this game as I found a nice way to finish the game with a discovered check followed by mate.

Hope you enjoy!

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Leave a Comment / Blitz, Chesscube, Traxler Counter Gambit /
Here is another Traxler Counter Gambit game I played in a 3 minute blitz tournament on Chesscube.
The game was quickly won after White entered into the 6.Kxf2 variation of the Traxler and then proceeded with 8.Nxh8 allowing Black to attack with the option of numerous different mating combinations.  I have included a few different mating lines to show some possible continuations.

 

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Leave a Comment / Blitz, Traxler Counter Gambit /
In this Blitz game I successfully used the Traxler Counter Gambit to gain the win. Last time I posted about this opening I had used it unsuccessfully as my knowledge of the possible continuations was limited.  After studying the lines in more detail I have managed this nice win over a 2000 rated player on Chesscube.

 

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Leave a Comment / Blitz, Fork, Queens Gambit - Semi Slav /
In this game I overlooked a few moves by my opponent that weakened my position but managed to find a strong attack to finish the game. The opening is a variation of the Queens Gambit – Semi Slav.

 

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