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31. Kxd2
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In taking back the Rook, I believe that I have gained a superior position. Hopefully, my 2 king side pawns will be able to contain his doubled f-pawns and his g pawn while my 3 Queen-side pawns can create a passed pawn out of my opponent's 2 Queen-Side pawns. White has at least a draw here(assuming he plays at least half sensibly). |
 
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31... Rh8
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Rh8! Is a good move from Black, it aims to bring the black Rook into the game, despite his efforts...their is not much Black can hope for here(other than a draw). |
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32. Ke3
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Ke3! I chose to bring my King into the game for the end-game, this game is White's to be won! |
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32... Rh2
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Rh2 threatens a pawn siege on b2. |
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33. b3
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b3, halting Black's hopes along the 1st and 2nd ranks. |
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33... Rb2
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Black is just being passive here...looking for the draw. A move such as Rb2 is basically saying "Would you like a draw?". I know that I have at least a draw here so I should play on. GMs say that anyone under 2200 level should always play for the win and they should play on if they think they have a slight chance of winning. What is the point in taking a draw if I know that the draw is in the bag and I have a slight advantage!? |
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34. c4
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Preparing to advance my Queen-Side Pawns(Looking for the win)... |
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34... Be6
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Be6!? Again another passive/drawish move my Black, Black has no plans of winning here...all of the winning chances are for White. |
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35. a3
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a3! Taking the oppurtunity to advance on the Queen-side. |
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35... Bd7
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Here we go again...Black is totally dumbfounded here, he has been forced into making passive moves. A draw is virtually guaranteed here! So I can afford to play on for a few moves in order to see if I can win. |
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36. b4
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b4! Making further advancement on the Queen-Side. |
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36... Bc8
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As you can see, Black's last 4 or 5 moves have not done anything at all, they are basically accepting a draw in the position. Most players would accept a draw here as White but you should ALWAYS play for the win if the draw is in the bag...White has quite strong winning chances if he plays well here. |
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37. c5
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c5! Making further advancement on the Queen-Side and preventing the threat of b6!? |
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37... Bd7
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The Bishop moves ONCE again. Notice that Black has done absolutely NOTHING to improve his position in the last couple of moves - allowing White to further his plans. |
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38. c6
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c6! Forcing the exchange of some pieces and some pawns. |
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38... Bxc6
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The Bishop takes, forcing the Knight to exchange it! |
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39. Nxc6+
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As I do... |
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39... bxc6
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The Pawn HAS to recapture...obviously. |
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40. Rxa6
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I have managed to create a passed a pawn! |
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40... Rb1
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Rb1.. a passive move...forcing me to swap off the a pawn for the c pawn! This is quite good for me though as a Rook on the c-file cuts the King off from getting to the passed B Pawn! White's chances of winning look very good now! |
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