[chessmind] Dennis Monokroussos: MacKenzie-Preuss from the Western States Open

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Posted by Dennis Monokroussos:
MacKenzie-Preuss from the Western States Open
http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/posts/1160624184.shtml


   Protests aside, most of the past 2-3 weeks have seen us breathing the
   rarified air of world championship play. But even as we await the
   culmination of the Kramnik-Topalov match, we should remain aware of
   some of the other great and interesting games taking place in the
   chess world.
   One such game occurred at the Western States Open a few days ago,
   between Dana MacKenzie and IM David Preuss. MacKenzie offered a
   remarkable gambit line, offering up the queen on move 6(!) for a
   couple of pieces and long-lasting pressure. And only pressure: it was
   at least another 20 moves or so before any direct threats even started
   to show up, but Black was strangely helpless against White's
   slow-motion assault!
   Is this gambit for real? See for yourself, and whatever your opinion
   of White's opening, it's a clever idea and an entertaining game. Have
   a look, [1]here.

References

   1. http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/files/mackenzie_preuss.htm