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17. O-O O-O 18. Be3
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Realizing that still have a 1 advantage, I strive to simplify via exchanging B for N. |
 
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18... Qe5
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Hitting both my b and e pawns. |
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19. Bxb6
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I'm looking to push my pawn advantage as quickly as possible. |
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19... cxb6 20. Qe2
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Protecting both of my liabilities. |
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20... Rf4
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Seeking equality. |
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21. f3 Rff8
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?! I considered this weak. Black is allowing me time to coordinate. |
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22. Rfd1
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Claiming control of Broadway. |
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22... Rfd8 23. Rd2
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? I saw RxR, RxR, Rd1, RxR, QxR, Qxb2 and black has achieved equality, and I start getting a little scared. This is my second worse move of the game. |
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23... Rd4
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Black shows good patience, and prepares to double up on the d file. |
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24. Rad1 Rad8 25. Rd2xd4
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I make my move..... |
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25... Rxd4 26. Rc1
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? I had a good long think here, and choose the path of greater mobilty. I should have just traded rooks. |
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26... Qd6
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Staying in the center, and preparing back row activity. |
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27. Qc2
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Still covering d1, and looking to start a mating attack. |
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27... h6
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Creating an escape square while eliminating my ideas of a back row mate. |
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28. Qb3
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? Weak....I have bigger fish to fry than hitting his e pawn. Perhaps I should have created my own escape square by playing h3. |
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28... Rd2
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! Strong. Black plays for control of the 2nd rank. |
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29. Rc2
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????? Yes, I give myself 5 question marks. I should be shot. |
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29... Qd4+
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!! Wins, as Kf1 is met by Qf2#, and Kh1 is met by Rd1#. This is a prime example of how not to play chess. A pretty poor showing on my part this game. I end the 2007 Alabama State Chess Championship with an extremely average result of 3/6, and vow revenge next year. I hope you have enjoyed these games. I can't say that there is much to be learned from them, but they were played at a fun tournament with some good opponents. I encourage everyone to get involved with OTB play. It's a whole lot different than playing on GK! - best regards, Thomas. |
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