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16. Qc3 |
(?) Loses the Queen. I surmise that White wanted to protect the c-pawn as well, and simply overlooked the dark-square Bishop lurking away there at g7. But after 16.Qd2 Black would probably have quietly taken the rook at b1. | ||||
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16... Bxc3 17. Nxc3 Qc2+ 18. Ke1 Rae8+ |
(0-1) Black's attack continues unabated and he is very nearly a whole queen ahead. White gives it up. This miniature shows what can happen if White neglects development in this line. His centre was destroyed and became Black's exclusive property... | ||||
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