YAY!
sicilian dynamite explodes, kills, retreats, pins, threatens, etc.
with a few mistakes
Tell me what black and white could've done better
Here are some other choices:
16...Bxf5 17.exf5 Qe5+;
18.Rc1;
18...Bxh6;
20.Bxg7 Nxg7 21.Bxh7+ Kxh7 22.Qxc3;
25...Nc6;
30.Rc1;
30...Qb4+
I prefer 18. Rc1 double attacking Q and B.
I also like 20.Bxh7+ Kxh7 22. Qxc3 Bxh6 23. Qxc8 (who cares about a free P when you can get an almost free Q and trade down?)
21 as played feels like it utilizes the wrong R (and 22 as played like it uses R's wrong axis. Note how the b3 R has no good attacking chances once Bl's Q withdraws). How about 21. Rc1? Seems like no great way for Bl. to save the c8 B. Plus the advanced Wh P is dangerous.
25. Bh5 wasn't threatened in reality b/c it wasn't protected from the Bl Q's immed. capture.
There's no attack to sac. for w/ the Wh B loss after 27. Qh3?! Don't just allow your good attacking pieces to be eaten for no recompense.
Bxh7# was there for the taking
Your opponent studied again this game. He understood his mistake that's why you lost at your rematch. However, this game is brilliant for you. I appreciate it.
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