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11. gxf3
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This is a mess. I have NO pieces developed, an awful pawn structure kingside and a hemmed in Bishop. Landon is in better shape, but not by much. |
 
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11... Bf5
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I must develop some pieces and this is a safe haven. It also aids my impending QS castle. It will turn out to be a great move. Books might be written about it. Comic books. |
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12. Qd2
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Landon gets ready to castle, and frees his Queen. |
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12... Qd7
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I mimic him, Okay? Sometimes the mentor gets mentored! Prepare to castle. Don't look at the board "Just do it!!" Castling is ALWAYS a safe bet. |
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13. O-O-O
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Landon secures his King. I mean secures his demise. But it looks good! |
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13... O-O-O
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I mimic again. Like a dang fool. I knew the "a" pawn was weak, but planned to take care of that right away. |
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14. Qa5
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He gives me a great reason to protect the "a" pawn. I also now notice a rather nasty potential for abuse at c7. Thankfully my queen protects. I am starting to curse under my breath a bit at my hasty castle. |
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14... a6
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Landon is now about to bust a gut. I'm sure he has seen blood and is ready to feed like a psychotic Great White Shark. |
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15. Bxa6
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I initially think Landon has lost his mind. I am going to take the bishop with my pawn and be up a piece. What the heck?
Then I realize the diabolical potential in the move. If I take the bishop mate looks inevitable. He will smother my King in the corner. But after examining the board I realize checkmate is not impending in the corner without bringing up a supporting piece. Still, I decide to leave the Bishop and give my King a flight square. |
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15... Qc6
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This attacks a weakened pawn @f3. More importantly it points my Queen directly at c2, the checkmate square. I am grinding my teeth hoping Landon misses this. |
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16. d5
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Whoops.... In his greedy attempt to checkmate me, Landon forgot the most important piece on the board. |
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16... Qxc2#
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This caused much teeth gnashing in North Carolina, I'm sure.
And a fair bit of dancing in Kansas!
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