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19... a5 20. Nde3 a4 21. Nc4 Qd8
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...Qc7 might be preferable, still avoiding the fork on b6, and keeping the rooks connected and maybe more importantly, keeping e5 under control as this is going to be the only pawn break White has! |
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22. f4
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Attack!!! |
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22... Ra6
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Black has made some progress on the queenside, but his queenside pieces are imprisoned by the pawn structure and his kingside pieces are just waiting for the attack. Such a passive defense is not advisable. |
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23. a3
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Now that the rook wont be able to come to the b-file quickly due to my control over b6, I dont mind opening the b-file, as my heavy pieces will be able to occupy it much quicker. |
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23... b3
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Probably a correct decision, however, Black's queenside play is at an end. |
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24. Qd3
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Keeping an eye on the d-pawn for the eventual e5-break. |
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24... Nd7 25. Bc3
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This position should tell the strategic story. Comparative coordination of the pieces is the key to the position. |
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25... Nb8
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The position is closed, but Black does not have time for such luxuries. 25...Qc7 prevents the break for a little while longer. |
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26. e5 dxe5 27. fxe5
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The central pawn duo is deadly!!! |
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27... Ra7 28. e6
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This position is resignable, but Black's next move allows a nice combination. |
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28... Ne7 29. Nxh6+
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When you have an overwhelming positional advantage, start looking for the killshot tactic. Here it is. Black is either mated right away or loses a ton of material. |
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29... gxh6
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If Black plays 29...Kh8; 30. Nxf7 Kg8; 31. Be4! decides matters. |
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30. exf7+ Kxf7 31. Qh7+ Bg7 32. Qxg7#
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Thanks to my opponent for a fun game. |
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