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17... f5
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! White's position on the kingside is rife with attacking opportunities, so black shows some aggression of his own. |
 
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18. b5
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A bit premature here, as white's c pawn is still blocked in, and b5 can no longer be occupied by the Nc3. |
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18... Bh6
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Creating a new home for the Nh7. |
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19. Kg2
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? Nb1 or even Kh1 make much more sense. White is walking straight into the gunfire. |
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19... Ng5
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As planned. |
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20. Nc1
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? Retreating even further away from the defense of the exposed king. |
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20... e4
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Black takes advantage of white wanting to seemingly play on his heels, and forces him to retreat even further. |
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21. Be2 f4
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! There are just too many holes around the enemy king for black not to keep advancing. |
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22. f3
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Putting an end to any further f file action. |
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22... Ne5
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Can you smell what the Rock is cooking? |
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23. h3
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White prevents any sac ideas black may have on g4. |
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23... exf3+ 24. Bxf3 Ngxf3
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Black picks up a bishop. |
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25. Ra3
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! Deceptively strong. White loads the 3rd rank. |
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25... Qh4
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! Threatening a forced mate. |
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26. Nc3e2
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! Protecting the weak g3 square, and opening the door to get his 2nd rook into the game. |
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26... Nxg4
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Black correctly calculates that he has just too much firepower bearing down on the enemy king for this not to be justified. |
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27. Raxf3
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White has finally coordinated his pieces in defense. |
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27... Ne3+
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! Worst case scenario for white is gaining a rook for a knight. |
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28. Rxe3
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Practically forced. |
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28... fxe3
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Of course. |
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(1700)