Rhal vs Adriel

10th Kiddies Tournament
MERALCO, Pasig City
W: Rhal Sol Cruz, Jr. 
B: Adriel Fernandez


1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6
Get the Ns into action before both Bs are developed.
Manual of Chess


3.Bc4 Bc5
In the opening, a B is best placed for attack when it controls a diagonal passing through the center or when it pins a hostile N and renders it immobile.
Logical Chess


4.O-O Nf6 5.d3 O-O
One of the most important guidelines in chess is to protect your K from harm.
Mastering the Chess Openings


6.Nc3 Bd6?
Don't lose time by moving the same piece twice.
The 10 Most Common Chess Mistakes


7.Bg5 h6 8.Bh4 a6
In the opening, pieces, not pawns should be moved.
Logical Chess


9.Nd5 b5 10.Nxf6 gxf6 11.Bb3 a5 12.a3 a4 13.Ba2
Better is to centralize with 13.Bd5.


13... Ba6 14.Qd2 b4?? 15.Qxh6 b3 16.Bxf6+-
As a general rule of thumb, when your K is castled, it's a good idea to have at least two connected pawns in front of the K and at least one minor piece near the K for defense.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess


Result: 1-0