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11... Qe4
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Alas, it would appear i get to take the c5 pawn anyway. |
 
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12. Bd3 Qd5
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? So there weren't many great options for the queen when it came to placement but this just lets me chase her around a little more. |
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13. Rxc5
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Snatching that c5 pawn, opening up the c file and chasing the queen around. |
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13... Qd7
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Not very many great spots for the queen to go... |
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14. a3
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the idea here is that i didn't want to see Nb4. I have a pretty solid advantage in space, so a Knight/Bishop exchange wouldn't do me any good. Since his bishop was blocked in for the time being i figured i could slowly build up an advantage and work the queen side. a3 takes away his Knights most potentially active square. In retrospect, i'm wondering if Ba3 was the more suitable option as that would still take away that square as well as make my dark squared bishop more active. Thoughts anyone? |
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14... b6
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Chases away my rook and leaves a spot for his Bishop to develop to. However, i'm definitely eyeing the b5 square... |
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15. Rc1 a5
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? This simply gives me control of the b5 square for me to create a nasty little pin. |
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16. Bb5
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Now his Knight is locked up with some serious pressure on him. |
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16... Bb7
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forced but it is a better spot for his bishop. |
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17. O-O
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My main problem as a chess player is i struggle to come up with effective plans, so i'd like to stop and look at this position for a second. From here i think i have the much better position. My only frustration is my dark squared bishop is locked in. From here my plan of action is to continue building up on the c file and try to exploit my opponents seemingly weak queen side. what are your thoughts? |
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17... Qd5
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Attacking my bishop and freeing the Knight from Pin. |
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18. Bc4
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However this one move threat is easily parried. |
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18... Qf5
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I think this move benefits me as now after Re1 and Bd7 i can look to build up an imposing center and slowly squeeze the life out of my opponent, all while dominating the open C file. |
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19. Re1
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Looking to advance to e5. |
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19... Ne7
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Trying to prevent the e5 push, However after Bd7, e5 will belong to me. |
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20. Bd3
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Forcing the queen away and preparing e5. |
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20... Qd5
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?? This just loses a tempo. |
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21. e4 Qh5
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I have a pretty imposing center, now i think it is time to enter the opposing camp. |
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22. Rc7
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Threatens the bishop as well as establishes a presence in the opposing camp. |
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22... Rab8
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I don't think this was the right move. Could Bc6 or Ba6 be better options? |
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