Chess with Sam Collins

Documenting an impressive performance from one of Ireland’s most promising talents

Alex Astaneh Lopez v Bogdan Lalić

Bunratty Masters 2017

GM Nigel Short won the Bunratty Masters with a perfect 6/6 score. The tournament featured a welcome return to form for IM Alex Astaneh Lopez, one of Ireland’s strongest players. In this game, he convincingly defeated experienced GM Bogdan Lalic with an energetic attack.

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.d4 e6 3.Bf4 b6 4.e3 Bb7 5.Be2 Be7 6.c4 Nh5 7.Bg3 d6 8.Nc3 Nd7 9.Qc2 0–0 10.0–0–0 g6 ...