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(The ratings of the two players are their ratings when the game started.)
I knew I was in for a challenge. My oppoenent being the co-captain of TRITON and considerably stronger and
more experienced than me meant I would have to play my best, and fortunately, I would end up being "IN THE ZONE!" |
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1. e4
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My traditional opening. |
 
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1... e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d3
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I normally play my bishop at this point. 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 xc6 5. Nxe5 f6 6. Nf3 Bg4 7. O-O is what I usually experience, or something along those lines. I didn't do it here this time. |
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3... h6 4. Nc3
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Getting my knights out. |
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4... Nf6
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Apparently so is he. |
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5. Be2
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Preparing to castle. |
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5... Bb4
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He is as well. |
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6. Bd2
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I didn't want my pawn structure to be messed up or unbalanced, so I got the other bishop involved. |
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6... Bxc3 7. Bxc3 d6
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Now I can castle. |
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8. O-O
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Defenses are good, but I apply that for both sides. |
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8... Bg4
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He does the same strategy he just did with my other knight. |
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9. h3
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My bishop is already placed. |
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9... Bxf3 10. Bxf3 Nd4
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Knights can be lethal, so I wasn't gonna let that one get in any deeper. |
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11. Bxd4 exd4
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In my opinion, knights are stronger than bishops. |
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12. c3 dxc3 13. bxc3 O-O
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The game is evenly matched so far. |
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14. Rb1
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I hope to gain a pawn. |
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14... b6
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An expected move. |
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15. e5
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Now I gain an advantage. He could take my pawn, but then his rook would be gone, but not taking the pawn results in losing the knight. |
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15... Rb8
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He makes the smart move. |
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16. exf6 Qxf6
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I have a good advantage now. |
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17. d4 a5 18. Re1
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I'm hoping to trade rooks. |
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