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31. a3
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Trying to get as many pieces into black squares as possible. |
 
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31... Qd6
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At this stage, it is often a good idea to pin the king in his castle. |
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32. Rfe1
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Controlling the e-file, but, with the benefit of hindsight, f4 might have been better (or even Kf2?). |
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32... Qg3
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The queen pin. Now, the castle pawns can't easily be advanced. White's bishop is badly out of position. |
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33. Ref1
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Defending against Bxf3. |
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33... Ne5
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Here comes trouble. |
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34. Bc7
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I probably thought this was a decent move as you'd think it stops the knight, but ... |
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34... Nxf3+
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I managed to forget about what placing the king into check does to the situation. You can't ignore any possibility! |
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35. Rxf3
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The only move available. |
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35... Qxc7
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Black takes a pawn advantage. |
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36. Rf2
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Avoiding the bishop. |
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36... Qg3
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Queen pin again. |
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37. Rd1
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Defensive move. The bishop prevents Rf3. Re2 or Re1 were other possibilities, as there was some potential for a rook placing the king into check and stealing the bishop. |
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37... Bc6
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It was getting late, and I accepted Dad's gentlemanly draw, but I think black had the advantage. I probably would have played Rd1-f1 next. Eventually, black would start advancing his pawns. Another option for white would be Rf2-f1 and trying to push the a-file pawn. Good comeback Dad! |
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