Sacrificial Tactics Everywhere

July 11, 2024

White: LetangtheMan (1162) -10

Black: liumatthew2357 (1087) +10

Opening: Italian Game: Giuoco Piano Game, Giuoco Pianissimo Variation

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d3 Bc5 5. h3 d5 6. exd5 Nxd5 7. O-O O-O 8. a3 a6 9. c3 Re8 10. b4 Ba7 11. Re1 h6 12. Qb3 Be6 13. Nxe5 Nxe5 14. Rxe5 c6 15. Re1 b5 16. Bxd5 Bxd5 17. c4 Rxe1+ 18. Kh2 Qc7+ 19. f4 Rxc1 20. d4 Qxf4+ 21. Qg3 Rh1+

0-1 (Black Won by Resignation)

White Accuracy: 74% / Black Accuracy: 88%

In my first 60-minute game with the black pieces, I thought I had blundered a pawn on move 12. However, it turns out I was actually winning due to a stunning bishop sacrifice. And although I didn't see it, and the game was decided by a one-move blunder by my opponent, I was able to sacrifice my rook on move 21 to win my opponent's queen, as well as his resignation.

Game Link: https://www.chess.com/game/live/114474606787