A blitz game in which my opponent simply overlooked a discovered attack.
13. Nxe4 Nxe4
The Ne4 is the only piece defending the Bd6. Black will be forced to give up something due to attacks on it from the Bg2 (after the Nf3 moves) and after the rook moves to e1.
matthiasmall> 13. Nxe4 Nxe4. The Ne4 is the only piece defending the Bd6. Black will be forced to give up something due to attacks on it from the Bg2 (after the Nf3 moves) and after the rook moves to e1.
In Tony's 12...Bxe4 line, 13.Nxe4 Nxe4 14.Nh4 Ndf6! 15.Re1 Ng5! is interesting. Black's slightly worse, but he's still firmly in the game with good drawing chances.
Still, retreating his bishop seems best.
You're right, thanks for the analysis. I guess material would be even since the pawns on b7 and e5 are up for grabs. White ends up with a strong bishop pair and black has to find an effective plan for the Ng5.
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