Now I know why I got into timetrouble! Sorry about the length somehow went on and on and was afraid that the video would be too short.

Anyway I will try to keep these shorter or perhaps cut them into two parts. In any case I hope my videos from this tournament will be interesting. I will try to comment on the psychological battle of each matchup as I have played with most of the players before.

I will also try and touch on my preparation for each game but for the 1st round game it was rather irrelevant because the pairings were made just 20-30 minutes before the 1st round.

Some info on the tournament:

Reykjavik City Championship 2008
9 Rounds, 3 rounds per week
Time Control: 1,5 hour for the game and 30 seconds added after each move
Tournament has one GM, one IM and six FM's out of 55 competitors.

Thanks for the thorough analysis, there were many interesting tactics (mainly the ones in missed opportunities- that's why post-game analysis is important) that you showed.
And kudos for not taking the draw in time trouble but deciding to play on for a win.

Glad you showed the refutation of your combination. I was looking at it, you told it was even published and I stopped, wait a minute, doesn't Bf5 win for white?

I really liked 17.Nf3 avoiding exchanges and your explanations in the opening. Black played some careless moves and you took advantage of that

What about 20.Ne4 I thought this was stronger than Rd1. You threaten to mess up his pawn structure and since the knight on c6 is pinned the bishop cannot move, besides you'll win the tempo later on his queen. What do you think? Ohm you actually mention that in the video ( I am typing this as I watch it)

It's a pitty you missed all those tactics and especially the greek gift sac! But still well on top.

Thanks for the video

Yes it was indeed published which was funny because it didn't work because of the beautiful move Bf5!! Guess it shows the sloppy work of the Grandmaster working for the newspaper at the time. I would at least check a combination I published with a computer!

I agree with mis3u many interesting tactical opportunities, especially the missed ones, Bxh7 the unusual knight fork on e8 and also ones I saw but didn't come to pass like Nxe6 early in the middlegame and Bxh6 later.

And yes armis I think the logic behind Nf3 is good although Nxc6 might also be good in that instance. It's interesting thought that this knight of his that I didn't exchange was stranded on b4 for the rest of the game. Also Ne4 is definately better than Rd1.

Thanks for watching and I love the feedback.

Now it's time for a stupid question What's the point of Nf3 move order in d pawn openings? I assume this is supposed to avoid something but what exactly? Early e5's?

Yes for instance it avoids the Albin Countergambit 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e5. Not that one should be particularly afraid of that but it can be practical to avoid some lines if possible.

very interesting to see a good players games through a chess tournament. thank you

interesting game!