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11. d5
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d5 seems to be the best move in this situation. I'll have to remember to plan for that. |
 
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11... h6
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Nerves got to me. I fully recognized that the bishop and queen were stacked, and I simply blanked and thought I was protecting against that combination, when, obviously, I walked right into it. A terrible move that changed the entire complexion of the game. I certainly hope I'll never make this mistake again. :-) |
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12. Bxh6
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He seemed almost apologetic in taking the pawn. I was embarassed, but decided to do what I can to try and fight back. |
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12... Bxh6
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Looking back, I was already down the pawn, and there really wasn't anything to be gained from this for black. Doing nothing would have been better. While white could still capture, I wouldn't have to immediately deal with the queen. But, I captured thus inviting the queen into my court. |
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13. Qxh6
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Never a pretty sight. |
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13... Nc5
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Trying to recollect myself, I saw the possibility for a knight fork. |
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14. O-O-O
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He saw this thinly veiled threat and quickly long castled and eliminated any immediate threat by the knight. |
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14... Nh7
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I guess I figured I'd have a better chance if we traded queens, so I set up the trade. |
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15. h4
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He recognizes the plan and moves to stop it. |
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15... g5
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I was rather proud of this little maneuver. h5 would only contribute to the possibility of trapping his own queen, so ... |
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16. hxg5
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... he captures. In so doing, he's opened up the h-file to his rook. |
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16... Qxg5+
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With the king in check, the queen trade is possible whether he takes immediately or not. |
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17. Kc2
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He elects to make me choose to make the trade. In doing so, he avoids having my knight advance to g5. |
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17... Qxh6
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I take the trade. |
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18. Rxh6
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Now, the rooks are the big boys on the board. Unfortunately for black, white has a clear line on stacked rooks. |
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18... f6
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I see the stacked rooks coming and try to get the king to the other side of the board. |
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19. Bh5
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He sees this plan and wisely blocks it. |
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19... Kg7
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I'm hoping he would move to allow me to get to f7. |
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20. Rg6+
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He obliges. |
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20... Kf7
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I think I'm home free ... |
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