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11. e5
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But, right away, this allows me to begin pressuring the castle. |
 
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11... Nh7
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With the possibility of pawn counterattacks and no good targets for black's pawns, this is probably black's only move. Definite advantage to white at this point. |
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12. Rb1
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Probably a wasted move on my part. I used to do this out of habit, but have since learned it shouldn't be done without reason. Although this sets up a b-file attack, in this case, such attack isn't really ripe. This essentially gives black a chance to defend himself. |
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12... f6
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I don't think I would have moved this way. I'll have to ask Pop what he was thinking here. |
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13. exf6
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Given the opportunity to further weaken the castle, I take it, even at the expense of one of the center pawns. |
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13... Bxf6
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Pressures Nc3, possibility of stacked pawns. |
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14. Ne4
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Now, Rb1 at 12 looks pretty smart. |
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14... Be7
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Escaping the capture. |
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15. Ne5
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Harassing the queen whenever possible, particularly when the queen can't develop. |
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15... Qc7
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Probably, the only decent move for the queen here (Qb7 blocks the bishop). |
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16. Ng6
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I'm targeting the bishop and taking what I'm given. |
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16... Rf7
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With white's bishop on white out of the picture, why not Rf5? |
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17. Nxe7+
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This wasn't necessary yet, but it advances the pace of the game. |
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17... Rxe7
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And opens up the f-file. |
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18. Qf3
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Which is wisely occupied. |
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18... Rf7
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But, the queen is temporarily vulnerable. |
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19. Nf6+
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Surprise! The rook in the corner is left unprotected. |
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19... Nxf6
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Would Rxf6 have been better? |
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20. Qxa8
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The only disadvantage to white is the threat of getting the queen trapped. |
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20... d5
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Black sets up the queen trap. |
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