In this intense chess match between Stockfish and Lc0 during the CCC 20 Blitz Finals with a time control of 3 minutes and 2 seconds increment, Stockfish, playing as White, engaged in a dynamic Sicilian defense against Lc0's black pieces.
As the game progressed, Stockfish showcased strategic brilliance by sacrificing its knight on move 25. This bold decision aimed to create tactical complications and exploit weaknesses in Lc0's position. The sacrifice opened up lines for the rooks and the queen, putting immense pressure on Lc0's king.
Stockfish demonstrated a relentless attacking style, launching a pawn storm and orchestrating a well-coordinated assault on the kingside. The move 46. Rh4 intensified the pressure, creating threats against Lc0's exposed king. Despite Lc0's resilient defense, Stockfish skillfully navigated the complications, maintaining a decisive advantage.
As the endgame approached, Stockfish converted its material advantage with precision. The promotion of the pawn to a queen on move 77 marked the beginning of the final phase where Stockfish showcased its endgame prowess. The ensuing sequence demonstrated the power of the extra queen, leading to a checkmate on move 89.
Stockfish's sacrifice, strategic maneuvering, and endgame technique collectively exemplify the engine's exceptional playing strength and ability to capitalize on positional advantages. This game serves as a testament to Stockfish's relentless pursuit of victory, showcasing the engine's ability to handle complex positions and exploit opponent weaknesses. The result, a checkmate in 89 moves, highlights Stockfish's dominance in the CCC 20 Blitz Finals.
PGN:
[Event "CCC 20 Blitz: Finals (3|2)"]
[Site "?"]
[Date "2023.03.20"]
[Round "1"]
[White "Stockfish"]
[Black "Lc0"]
[Result "1-0"]
[ECO "B50"]
[TimeControl "180+2"]
[GameDuration "00:09:24"]
[GameEndTime "2023-03-20T00:42:04.125 PDT"]
[GameStartTime "2023-03-20T00:32:39.881 PDT"]
[Opening "Sicilian"]
[Source "Analyze This App"]
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Nc3 cxd4 5. Nxd4 e6 6. f4 a6 7. Qf3 Qb6 8. a3 h5
9. Be2 Be7 10. Bd2 e5 11. Nb3 Bg4 12. Qd3 Nbd7 13. O-O-O Be6 14. Be3 Bc4 15. Qd2
Qc7 16. Kb1 b5 17. Rhe1 O-O 18. g4 hxg4 19. h3 g3 20. Rg1 a5 21. Rxg3 b4 22.
Rdg1 bxc3 23. Rxg7+ Kh8 24. Qe1 Bxe2 25. Qxe2 Qb7 26. Qg2 Qxe4 27. Qg5 Nh7 28.
Qxe7 Nhf6 29. Rxf7 Rxf7 30. Qxf7 Qh7 31. Qc4 a4 32. Nc1 cxb2 33. Nd3 Qe4 34. Qf7
Qh7 35. Qe6 Qe4 36. fxe5 Re8 37. Qf7 Qh7 38. Qxh7+ Nxh7 39. Bh6 dxe5 40. Nxe5
Nxe5 41. Bg7+ Kg8 42. Bxe5+ Kf7 43. Rg7+ Ke6 44. Rxh7 Kxe5 45. Rh4 Ra8 46. Kxb2
{Stockfish 15.1 : d=21} 46... Ra7 47. Rc4 Kd5 48. Rb4 Ra8 49. h4 Kc6 50. Kc3 Ra7
51. Rg4 Kd5 52. Rd4+ Ke5 53. Rb4 Ke6 54. Rc4 Rg7 55. Rxa4 Rg3+ 56. Kb2
{+/- (1.77) Stockfish 15.1 : d=18} 56... Rh3 57. Rb4 Kd6 58. a4 Kc7 59. a5 Re3
60. Rb5 Kc6 61. c4 Kc7 62. h5 Rf3 63. a6 Rf6 64. a7 Ra6 65. h6 Rxa7 66. Rh5 Ra8
67. h7 Rh8 68. Kc3 Kc8 69. Kb4 {+- (2.55) Stockfish 15.1 : d=27} 69... Kd7 70.
Rh6 Ke7 71. c5 Kf8 72. c6 Kg7 73. Rh3 Kf6 74. c7 Kg7 75. Kc5 Kf7 76. Kd6 Kg6 77.
c8=Q Rxc8 78. h8=Q Rxh8 79. Rxh8 Kf5 80. Rh4 Kg5 81. Rc4 Kh5 82. Rd4 Kh6
{+- (27.91) Stockfish 15.1 :} 83. Rd5 Kh7 84. Ke6 Kg7 85. Rg5+ Kh6 86. Kf6 Kh7
87. Rg4 Kh8 88. Kf7 Kh7 89. Rh4# {Mate in 7} 1-0