Triumph of the Trompowsky. Tommy O'Brien vs. Lucian Cox. BCL Match

In this board 2 match game, Luton's Tommy O'Brien played White against one of the rising stars of Bedford, Lucian Cox. Tommy has a variety of openings in his reportoire and here played the Trompowsky Attack. The opening Black played resulted in a passive position, allowing White a big centre with piece activity. After Black's 19th move, White gained a pawn and a decisive advantage. Lucian gamely played on until Tommy gave check mate.