Tom O’Gorman recently played an incredible game in the British 4NCL league, which was selected for Matthew Sadler’s podcast on YouTube. For those unfamiliar, Matthew is a highly respected Grandmaster (GM) and one of the foremost commentators in British chess. Having a game chosen for his podcast is a tremendous honor, and to receive such high praise from him is an even greater achievement.
The game, played against Simon Chow—a formidable opponent—showcases Tom’s remarkable skill and creativity.
Game Details
White: Tom O’Gorman
Black: Simon Chow
- e4 e6
- d4 d5
- Nc3 Bb4
- e5 c5
- a3 Bxc3
- bxc3 Ne7
- h4 Qc7
- h5 h6
- Rb1 Nbc6
- Qg4 Rg8
- Bd3 c4
- Bh7 Ne5
- dxe5 Qxe5
- Ne2 Rh8
- 0-0 Rh7
- Nd4 Qb8
- Re1 e5
- Qg3 f6
- a4 Kf7
- Ba3 Qc7
- f4 e4
- Nb5 Qd7
- Bxe7 Qxe7
- Qg6+ Kg8
- Nc7 Bf5
- Qxf5 Qc5+
- Kh1 Qxc7
- Qd5+ Qf7
- Qxf7+ Kxf7
- Rxb7+ Ke6
- Re4+ Kf5
- Rc4 a6
- Kh2 Kg4
- Rc5 Rd8
- Ra7
White easily converted the endgame advantage to secure the win.
Praise for Tom’s Game
This game was nothing short of spectacular. Tom’s deep understanding of the position, combined with his tactical brilliance, resulted in what many are calling one of the best games ever played by an Irish player. It vividly illustrates chess as an art form, elevating it to a level rarely seen.
Matthew Sadler’s glowing remarks further underscored the game’s quality. He described it as:
- “Gorgeous”
- “Really beautiful”
- “Of the highest quality”
- “Really impressive”
Subscribers to Sadler’s website echoed this sentiment, praising Tom’s masterful play.
An Honor for the Club
Once again, Tom has brought immense pride to our club. His performance was undoubtedly of GM standard, proving his potential to achieve that level if he chooses. Congratulations to Tom for this exceptional achievement!
