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25... Qxf3
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Black gains some material, but more importantly gains even more positional pressure. Both bishops are threatened and indirectly the knight. |
 
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26. Qb2
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White enacts a plan that involves keeping the g3 bishop, but losing the d3 bishop. |
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26... Qxd3
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There are 2 threats, Rh3xg3 and Qd3xc4 the better choice because it is free. |
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27. Nd6+
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This move was forseen, and a choice had to be made of left or right. d8 seemed to offer the best results. |
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27... Kd8 28. Bf4
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Bf4! This was a good move which I did not really look at, likely because I was planning some elaborate mate. The bishop at g7 and the knight are both in a direct line of attack from the rook. The move also prevents the queen from using the e3 square in the event of moving the rook from e1. |
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28... Nd4
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Nd4! Offers the bait of a nice rook at b8, for which in return black can apply a mate at c2. I did not really think the rook would be taken, but this move was fun. There are only a few squares for the white queen to use safely. |
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29. Qg2
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White overlooks a second resource for obtaining a mate. |
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29... Rb1#
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Win 0-1. This was a very entertaining game with lots of turns and twists. There were many problems presented on the board which required some creative solutions. A good learning experience to see how the dynamics of opening choices unfold, and where positional and material gains are made. I believe that good piece placement makes a difference, but also applying a plan that works against the opponent plan goes a long way. I want to thank my opponent for a great game! |
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