Standard Chess #25: rogerestrany vs. IM Bartholomew (Reti Opening)

Here I face an opponent with a mighty rating...bear in mind it's provisional, however! In this game I repeat a solid setup that I've played before up through move 9 (I've seen 9.Qc2 and 9.Rc1 befpre). Then the move 9.cxd5 is a little pedestrian, and I generate easy pressure on the e-file, which leads to a miniature!

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

Apologies for the audio quality issues in these last few videos. Trying to fix the problem! :)

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

***** I think you're exactly right, Arsen. That tutorial on "clipping" was extremely useful! If you can, check out my vids tomorrow and let me know if they are any better audio-wise.

[@snooglers]

4:48 2319! WE HAVE A 2319! RED ALERT! RED ALERT!

[@gillywibble]

I thought we were in for a great game after seeing your opponent's rating!

[@JohnBartholomewChess]

:) Provisional ratings can be deceptive, eh?

[@Gamma5Matrix]

You played this one like a 5-minute, I think because that's how he played it. I have issues doing that in my standard games, too.

[@samuelrickert6828]

100th person to like the video! Short but has good reminders on a simple set up against the Reti which is very useful and never let your guard down about the backrank! Thanks John