[Event "2018 Standard Chess Dropout Tournament, Round 6"] [Site "SchemingMind.com"] [Date "2020.02.17"] [Round "-"] [White "Robert Pallett"] [Black "smothered mate"] [Result "1-0"] [ECO "C17d"] [WhiteCountry "ENG"] [BlackCountry "POL"] [WhiteElo "2386"] [WhiteRD "89"] [BlackElo "2205"] [BlackRD "85"] [GameID "451407"] 1. e4 { Robert Pallett: Best wishes from London :) } 1... e6 { smothered mate: Best wishes from Warsaw :) } 2. d4 d5 { smothered mate: I plan to spend a weekend in London at the end of May, no tourism, just a board game convention. Any tips regarding cheap fast foods and beer? } 3. Nc3 { Robert Pallett: Cheap fast food and beer are easy to find . There are plenty of MacDonalds style restaurants and the cheapest beer is always in Supermarkets . Otherwise stay away from eating in the tourist-trap areas , eat where the locals eat . Chinese restaurants are another cheap option . Where exactly are you staying ? Have a good time :) } 3... Bb4 { smothered mate: I'll be living in the northern part of London at my friends' house. The playing venue is Brady Arts & Community Centre 192-196 Hanbury St, Whitechapel, London E1 5HU and I'll probably want to grab something fast to eat nearby. Thanks for advices! } 4. e5 { Robert Pallett: Whitechapel has everything you will need , being multi-cultural from many countries and a large Jewish population . Don't try the Indian curries , though ! Even the mildest curry will burn your throat , I know from experience !! The ' Jack the Ripper ' tours are a waste of time ! You will have a great time . Enjoy the chess as well ! :) } 4... c5 { smothered mate: Thank you! By the way: I'm not going to play chess there. The game is Twilight Struggle. A niche board game but I love it, I am considered one of the best 10 players in the world but won't be a favorite there since my friend who is a world champion decided to fly as well :) } 5. Qg4 Ne7 6. dxc5 Bxc3+ 7. bxc3 O-O 8. Nf3 Nbc6 9. Bd3 Ng6 10. Qh5 f6 11. exf6 Qxf6 12. O-O e5 13. Ng5 { Robert Pallett: Stay safe :) } 13... h6 { smothered mate: Not any longer in this game ;) Thanks, you too. Of course, my previous questions in this game were pointless. } 14. Bxg6 { Robert Pallett: Maybe you may get your trip later on in the year . Let's hope so . Best wishes :) } 14... Bf5 { smothered mate: We will see when the tournament is organized but I feel there 2020 edition is not going to happen. } 15. Bf7+ { Robert Pallett: Just make sure you are available whenever it happens . Stay safe ! :) } 15... Rxf7 16. Qxf7+ Qxf7 17. Nxf7 Kxf7 18. Rb1 Rb8 19. Rb2 g5 20. h4 Kf6 21. f3 Na5 22. hxg5+ hxg5 23. Rb5 Nc4 24. c6 b6 25. Rxd5 Bxc2 26. Rd7 Rc8 27. Rxa7 Rxc6 28. Ra8 Na5 29. Rg8 Rxc3 30. Bxg5+ Kf7 31. Rb8 Nc4 32. Rc1 Kg6 33. Bd2 Nxd2 34. Rxb6+ Kf5 35. Rb2 { Robert Pallett: Thanks for the interesting game . Best wishes with your Twilight Struggle adventures . Stay safe :) } { smothered mate: Thanks for the game and stay safe as well :) } 1-0