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Seann posted an update
I’ve been practicing stonewall and owen’s defense. Sometimes I can win, but other times I get crushed! Overall, my rating is rising. I played this game, was losing badly, but turned it around with a smothered mate!! So stoked!! Check out this #chess game: SEBAS-BCH vs NerveStrike – https://www.chess.com/live/game/108372601958
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Chess: SEBAS-BCH vs NerveStrike
SEBAS-BCH (827) vs NerveStrike (859). NerveStrike won by checkmate in 35 moves. Click to review the game, move by move.
Nelson, Steve and 2 others3 Comments-
I agree about the decisiveness, especially of the owen defense. I too have been absolutely steam rolled a handful of times with it but more often than not it has worked out in my favor.
Ive had mixed results with the stonewall. I think the main benefit of the stonewall in my experience is people expect the either queens gambit or London and stonewall throws them for a bit of a loop. My opponents just always refuse to castle or castle queen side so I can never do the rook push and not really sure how to proceed after getting the pawn structure setup. When playing the london I don’t feel like I get stuck for ideas. Its easier to play either side of the board.
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Hey Justin, Thanks for chiming in. I can totally relate. I’m seeing similar things in my games. Another thing I’m seeing a lot is the fianchetto setup on the king’s side. It’s a bit tricky to break it apart, but I’ve still managed to win a few of those with clever maneuvering. Also, I’m not getting the typical center setups that allow you to win a pawn. There seem to be plenty of players that know how to exploit the stonewall. Still, my rating is increasing. I’m playing on practice account and I just broke 900 today! I’m stoked!!
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What a fabulous find !! Never give up , you just never know , well done !!
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