Game 1 Bonus Details
In this battle, the Nakamura clan has attacked the Carlsen clan to try to capture its gold. It's a match of speed versus strategy. Who will win? Below are the bonus details. See how you fared against the Nakamura and Carlsen clans!
Move 5/53
Here is the answer in chess notation: a6, Nc3, Bg4, Nxe5, Bxd1, Bxf7+, Ke7, Nd5#. Play it out on the board.
Move 8/53
Yes, it is a good idea. If Nakamura plays a random move, then they can do that and gain an incredible center.
Move 10/53
Yes, it exposes the Queen too early. Nakamura can move the knight to d5.
Move 15/53
That is probably the best move.
Move 16/53
No, it won't work. The bishop is too passive instead of active because he is blocked by all of the pawns.
Move 17/53
The more dangerous move is knight to c7, attacking (or forking) the king and the rook. The king is then in check.
Move 22/53
Is it a trap? Yes, it is a trap because if Sato captures on g5 then the pawn on h6 will capture him. In a chess game, Sato (a knight) is worth 3 points and Khronos (a pawn) is worth 1 point.
Move 23/53
The Carlsen clan can keep the pressure on the Nakamura clan by moving the pawn to h5, threatening g4, then h4, and opening the Nakamura clan's king. Carlsen then has a winning attack.
Move 25/53
Is it a mistake? No, Onyx can go to g3 and then f5, which is a really good outpost for him.
Move 27/53
Was there a better move for the Nakamura clan? No, there is not a better offensive move. If you move the bishop back to b3, then the bishop is more passive than on d3.
Move 30/53
Is it a smart tactic? Yes, Lance can move to f4 and if the white knight on e2 takes, then Khronos (the g pawn) can capture him and open the line against the Nakamura's king, which would give Carlsen a winning advantage.
Move 31/53
If the Carlsen pawn structure crumbles, then the Nakamura clan can chop off all of the pawns and win the battle.
Move 32/53
Here is the answer in chess notation: Nf6, Ng4, Nxe3. Play it out on a board and see how Alexander can capture the bishop on e3.
Move 34/53
Yes, it is a blunder! Oh no! The only way to gain material before they lose Sato is to capture Hansen (the pawn) on e5.
Move 41/53
The Queen can move to g5 or g6 to defend herself. The move to g5 is better because it's not on the same diagonal as the d3 bishop.
Move 43/53
It's a problem because if the two bishops are in the right formation then they can cover all of the squares against the king, and the Queen can deliver checkmate.
Move 49/53
Here is the answer in chess notation: e7+, Rf7, e8=Q#. Play it out on the board.