[Event "Double Dutch"] [Site "SchemingMind.com"] [Date "2020.04.25"] [Round "-"] [White "William Lindberg"] [Black "AussieMossie"] [Result "1-0"] [ECO "A81"] [WhiteCountry "USA"] [BlackCountry "AUS"] [WhiteElo "2458"] [WhiteRD "65"] [BlackElo "2503"] [BlackRD "71"] [GameID "454266"] 1. d4 f5 { William Lindberg: Didn't we just finish a few games? } 2. g3 Nf6 { AussieMossie: Matt Bailey asked to join in this comp today } { William Lindberg: The Swedish Chef! } 3. Nf3 c5 4. Bg2 { William Lindberg: Nice to have another familiar face (so to speak) in the group. } 4... cxd4 5. Nxd4 d5 6. Bf4 e6 7. c4 Qe7 8. Nf3 Nbd7 { William Lindberg: You might have noticed I referred to Matt as the Swedish Chef. That's his Muppet name. Statler & Waldorf, the founding fathers of the troupe, would like to invite you to join the Merry Band.Your designation would be Fozzie Bear. If you're interested we're playing in the Real Kings Gambit Tournament. } 9. cxd5 Nxd5 { AussieMossie: Should my designation be Mozzie needle instead? I have have too many games at the moment but might consider K's gambit once I reduce my load of games. } { William Lindberg: ok Use AussieMossie Fozzie Bear is just between the Muppets. You can let Matt know. } 10. Bd2 N7b6 11. O-O g6 12. a4 a5 13. Nc3 Bg7 14. e4 Nxc3 15. Bxc3 { William Lindberg: I hope all is well. } 15... Bxc3 { AussieMossie: All is well, just wondering when this Covid problem will disappear } { AussieMossie: Are restrictions being eased in Connecticut anytime soon? } 16. bxc3 { William Lindberg: Yes, starting Wednesday outdoor dining at restaurants will be allowed, as well as hair salons and barber shops opening with social-distancing. There are a few other things, but you have to wear a mask at all times. If all goes well, phase 2 will begin on June 20. That might include some indoor dining. Our main concern is how will the state handle schools? Our grandson will be in his second year of high school and we are very concerned about that. } 16... fxe4 { AussieMossie: The Covid19 virus is taking a horrible toll in the US } 17. Nd2 { William Lindberg: Yes, Trumpo just wants the economy up and running so the wealthy can make more money. Note, his resort Mar-A-Lago opened already. His philosophy is people die, but spend your money first. } 17... O-O { AussieMossie: Trump is offending more people than he can handle. Surely he will lose this election. } { William Lindberg: Don't bet the ranch on it. He has Putin to help him throw the election again. } 18. Re1 Rd8 19. Qc2 e3 20. Rxe3 Ra6 21. Rd3 Rf8 22. Nf3 Nd7 23. Re1 Nc5 24. Rd4 Bd7 25. Ne5 Be8 26. Nd3 Rb6 27. h4 Nxd3 28. Qxd3 Bc6 29. Re2 Bxg2 30. Kxg2 Rc6 31. Rd7 Qf6 32. c4 b6 33. Rxh7 Qf3+ 34. Qxf3 Rxf3 35. Re7 Rf6 36. Re4 Kf8 37. Rd7 Ke8 38. Rdd4 Ke7 39. f4 Rf8 40. Kf3 Rfc8 41. Ke3 Rh8 42. Re5 Rhc8 43. Ree4 Kf6 44. Kf3 Ke7 45. g4 Rd6 46. Rxd6 { William Lindberg: Hi Fozzie, how have you been? I hope you have been well and COVID free. We're doing ok in Connecticut. } 46... Kxd6 47. h5 gxh5 { AussieMossie: Ok Bill. Had a Covid scare 3 weeks ago when I was sick for 2 days and thought I'd got it, but recovered fortunately. AM } { William Lindberg: That's good news. } 48. gxh5 Rc5 49. Re5 Rxc4 50. h6 Ke7 51. h7 Rc8 52. Rh5 Rh8 53. Kg4 Kf6 { William Lindberg: How are things? We're doing ok although the rest of the country is in bad shape. } 54. Rh6+ Kg7 55. Kg5 Kf7 56. Rh3 Kg7 { AussieMossie: Bleak weather forecast for Black } 57. Rd3 { William Lindberg: It's raining here. } 57... Kxh7 58. Rd7+ { AussieMossie: I'm hit bad. You'd better carry on up the junction. Thanks for the well playeded game Bill. AM } { William Lindberg: Thanks for the game. See you soon Fozzie. } 1-0