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johnkorean
I definitely made several mistakes in this game, but there are a few moves in here that I'm particularly proud of as I found this to be a tactically rich game. Enjoy!
DeschainPK
17. Ne5 is nice, but it's 14.Bd3! that gives you that opportunity by pinning d6 in front of his Queen after the exchange, if he chooses to take the "hanging" pawn.
Awesome game.
joshgregory7
that was ruthless, you just took all their pawns as they could only sit back and watch. one move that i liked was 23. ba1 which doesnt give up anything and shows that one move threats wont work. i like any checkmate that involves pawns too
Thanks for the responses.
@DeschainPK: I still can't figure out if 14. Bd3 was a good move or a minor mistake. Computer analysis suggests it's a mistake, but even after the alternate move list I gave, I greatly prefer White's position. The dark-squared Bishop is a monster, and there aren't really any weaknesses in the White camp. Meanwhile, Black's pieces seem a bit cramped, and while Black's Knight is nicely placed, it can't go anywhere and can be easily shoved aside by f3. Plus there seem to be some weaknesses in Black's camp, such as c7. White just has an easier game I think, despite being down the pawn.
@joshgregory7: Thanks for the comment! I think the computer actually thinks 23. Ba1 was a mistake, as it preferred 23. Bd4. But I don't like the Bishop there, as it blocks the Rook. I guess the double attack on the b6 pawn is the point, but meh. I prefer my move. :)
Well, I'm not sure, but maybe with 16... Bxc4 there is less complications for black and he could just consolidate and be a pawn up. Black has his King well covered and still has his Knight planted on e4.
I know you can get rid of it but it would mean withdrawing your knight to play f3, which means that black has an extra move to form defence and make his 1 pawn advantage count. I only had a quick 2 minute look, but if it was my game as black I would have much prefered exchanging bishops.
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