Practice makes Perfect, A beginners guide pt. 5

     While I've shown you ways to improve your game, I've never directly combined all of these lessons, showing it all in one game. This game was played on the day of writing. I play board one for my high school, and in this game I feel I played my best. I'll be focused on showing how my previous blogs in this series tie into this game. Let's get into it.

     The game starts with the Indian game. I replied with Nc3 and he made the inaccuracy of g6, trying to bring out his king's bishop.

     This was a poor choice, giving me control of the center. I responded with e4 giving me complete power over the center. He played d6 and I made the inaccuracy Nf3.

At this point we were bringing out our pieces and getting ready to castle.You'll see how the game progresses until move ten.

This game so far was around fifthteen minutes in. I was ready for action and decided to take. This would play out well for me and open up the d file.

This move is explained in my first blog in the series. Taking control of the D file this early on is powerful and could give me a lot of breathing room if they don't force my rook out. Either way, I have room to breathe with him needing to save his knight.

While down a pawn, I have initiative in a open position. I had a lot of choices, and was luckily able to find the move. Question is, can you?

My opponent saw this and replied with Bxb2. This is a huge blunder. I am now able to force his king into a corner, and even out pawns. I will also keep initiative, and have a large advantage in the end game.

From here I gain a pawn. This is the beginning of the end game, but nowhere close to the end of the game.

Alot happened here and the end was here. As long as I played carefully, I'd win. And so, the game descended into the hole of terror. I was excited to be winning, but I wouldn't let my ego get to high.

The game was over In 93 moves. 42 minutes. My opponent was a great player, and had amazing ideas but I was able to win. This game had been built through everything I've learned throughout my chess career. 

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