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It was interesting playing two matches against the same opponent simultaneously. It is something I think I will enjoy. |
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1. e4
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Standard opening. |
 
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1... e5
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Response. |
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2. Bc4 Nf6 3. d3 c6
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I played c6 to set up d5. d5 right away would have resulted in a slight material disadvantage. |
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4. Nf3 d5 5. exd5 cxd5 6. Bb5+ Bd7
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Blocking with my B seemed to be the best move in my opinion. It allowed for development of some variety while leaving my Q and K in place. Also, it provided a direct threat if my opponent choose to move a different piece. |
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7. Nc3 Bb4
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I wanted to pressure his N and his B would be exchanged regardless. |
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8. Bxd7+ Qxd7
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I should have captured with my N instead. |
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9. Nxe5 Qe6
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The N was now pinned to his K.
Looking at the computer analysis from the previous move, the computer said my move here should have been Qc7. I like having both N's pinned for the time being. |
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10. d4 O-O
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I used the opportunity to tuck my K away into safety. Conversely, my opponents K was still in the center allowing his N's to remain pinned. |
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11. Bd2 Nc6
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Development of my N and threatening the d4 pawn. |
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12. Nb5 Rad8
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The computer says my move here was to Nxe5. However that leaves me vulnerable to a very nasty fork with 13. Nc7. Despite the computer saying this resulted in more than a 3 pawn swing. I am inclined to say I disagree. |
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13. Bxb4 Nxb4 14. Nc7 Qe7 15. Nb5 a6 16. Nc3 Ne4
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I was ok with the positioning of my N. I did not want to move my N to d7. The computer keeps stating my opponents best move was to castle, however while this may be true. I did not see my opponent castling during the match. He appeared to be neglecting that aspect of play. |
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17. Nxe4 dxe4 18. c3 f6
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I was ok with the trade off in this situation. Additionally, I still had my eyes on his Q. |
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19. Nc4
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Wisely, my opponent did not want to exchange N's. |
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19... Nd3+
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While I did not see my opponent castling, I wanted to remove the option completely. I also had my eyes on another play to reduce my opponents material. |
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20. Kd2
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My opponent facilitated my plans. I would be able to claim the advantage and maintain from this point forward. |
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20... Nxf2
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I was set up fairly well from this point forward. |
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21. Qe2 Nxh1 22. Rxh1 Rfe8
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I did not see anything else of value that I could play. This move would provide extra firepower and enable me to launch my Q into battle. |
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23. Nb6
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Awkward move in my opinion. It really did nothing for my opponent. |
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23... e3+
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A simple check. |
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24. Kd3
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My opponent played his K right into the heart of my maneuver. |
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