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24... Rxd2 25. Qxd2
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! Keeping the heat on the d file. The white queen now prepares to wreak havoc behind enemy lines. |
 
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25... Rxc6
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Logical, but what about Ne6?. It is interesting to note that my opponent spent about 20 minutes on this move. The huge time advantage he once had is gone. Our clocks were now within a few minutes of each other:) |
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26. Bxb5
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Of course! The true weaknesses of the d5 conflict AND black's premature queenside push is realized. White now safely wins a pawn. |
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26... Bxb5 27. Nxb5 Qa6
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Interesting, and truth be told I wasn't counting on that. Black threatens to regain the pawn. However, he must first deal with his very awkward piece placement. |
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28. Qd8
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Threatening mate on the next move. |
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28... Ne6
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Black gets his knight back into the game and protects the vulnerable bishop while delivering a pesky attack on the intruding enemy queen. |
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29. Qb8
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! White gets his queen right where he wanted her. Who cares if black goes pawn grabbing? Qe5 is the goal! |
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29... Rc8
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All things considered, this was probaly best. Black is about to have some serious back row issues, so he gets his rook on it. |
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30. Qxe5+ Kg8
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?? Loses the game. 30...Bg7 was a far superior move which would have given black the chance to pick off white's hanging knight. |
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31. Nd6
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!! Been given a reprieve from a sure death sentence, the white knight delivers the crusher! Black CAN"T take the knight. 32...QxN 33. RxQ! OR 32...exN 33. QxN are threats that black just can't deal with. |
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31... Qe2
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Black is grasping for straws. |
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32. Qxe6+
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Black can ONLY move to a dark square. Forced mate in 2. |
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32... Kh8
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32...Kg7 was no better. |
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33. Bc3+ Bg7
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Forced. |
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34. Qxc8#
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Checkmate! A very pleasing end to a rather average performance in the Georgia State Championship. I hope you enjoyed the game:) - Thomas |
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