Giving the Master a break
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Giving the Master a break

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I came into my round 1 game with the attitude I can't be beat.  Then I saw the round 1 pairing was vs the only Master in the section.

No problem it's time to make a statement and rise back to my glory using my 3 step plan

  1. Get him into an under analyzed position that is comfortable for me but has little risk.
  2.  Improve all minor pieces while making threats.
  3. Grind him down.

Well step 1 was a semi-success because we got into the well analyzed Dragon but the move-order made it definitely a sideline where both  sides have chances to play active of for a draw.

Step 2 was a success all my minor pieces was making threats and fighting for active squares

Step three fail.  I just hung a rook and lost a winning position after fighting from what the engine calls a -2 disadvantage. 

To truly enjoy this game do three things.

  1. Throw your engine out of the window (this game was played by two humans)
  2. Read my crazy thoughts.
  3. Comment below.