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18. Qxf6 e4 19. Re1
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bringing more reinforcements. My queen is doing a good job holding your king in place, and Qe5 would just let your king run off farther |
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19... b4
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19...Rg6 was likely better |
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20. Ne5
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practically forced mate if 20...Rf8 21.d6 and it's impossible to prevent 22.Qe7 mate |
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20... h5
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mate in two... |
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21. Qxf7+ Kd8 22. Qxd7#
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lessons of tricks and traps: look at the possible consequences of your moves, and if your opponent can check you, always check what that will do (e.g. the idea of Qa4 and winning your bishop). Development, central control, king safety, and don't give up anything for free if you can help it. |
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