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15... Ndf6
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I continue to open, to bring my pieces across the board to threaten the King and to protect my advanced pieces. |
 
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16. Ne5
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I thought this the strongest move by white. The Knight is well positioned and I have no way to combat the deep threat that the Knight poses. |
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16... Nh5
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I threaten an exchange |
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17. c3
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White builds the pawn formation |
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17... Ra7
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This move is designed to protect the pawn on F2. I cannot move my queen up without placing her under threat and I don't recognize the fork that white punishes me with. I blame move this on low blood sugar! |
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18. Nxc6
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DARN |
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18... Qb6
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So I accept the loss and decide that the Knight capture is worth the exchange. At least that is what I am telling myself. |
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19. Nxa7 Qxa7
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So here we are, I am three points down and still feel like the board favors black. |
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20. c4
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This is an interesting move. White pushes a Pawn to gain a territorial advantage. |
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20... Nhf6
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I respond by retreating. Remember, I like the long reach of the Bishop and will happily trade Pawns. |
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21. a3
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But White pushes another Pawn that makes me rethink my strategy. |
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21... dxc4
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SO I capture the Pawn and set up an interesting situation |
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22. Bxe4
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White reacts by capturing my Knight |
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22... Nxe4
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I accept the exchange and capture the Bishop. Although still behind in points, I am comfortable with the board. |
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23. f3
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White has pushed her Pawns again |
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23... Ng5
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I retreat to a position that I can attack from. |
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24. Kg2
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This is a wasted move. I do not know what White was thinking about here. There is no board development, and nothing is gained by the move as far as I can tell. |
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24... Rc8
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So I have an idea. If I can get my pawn to the last row I can threaten to Queen and if I am challenged before, I can accept a Pawn for a minor piece exchange, and if I am really lucky, a Queen for a Pawn exchange....so I protect my Pawn with the Castle. |
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25. h4
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Not seeing the danger, White threatens the Knight. |
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25... c3
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I offer an exchange. |
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