OTB game against Frans

OTB game against Frans

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OTB game I'm playing black

I wasn't sure if the midgame was just luck, but I played well here and eventually won. Pushing my central pawn forward seemed risky at the time, even though later the computer analysis showed it was fine. I just couldn't predict all the possibilities,
I'm also not a think-ahead player, I'm thinking more positionally most of the time.
So to me, it was a calculated gamble, based upon the pattern that I saw emerging.

White made some suboptimal moves, while the computer found some of my moves less inspiring too. However, I saw them as preparatory maneuvers for my pawn structure.

After mid-game the the first fork, I played in my mind with the option to trade all off, but the difference was quite small. My focus then shifted towards disabling the risk of his bishop. (queen central play), so that eventually the differences in minor pieces would add more weight to the game. 

Ultimately, I managed to secure two forks and clinch the victory.

Ending with only the king without pawns in front of it was a bit nerve-wracking, but capturing the knight, despite leaving me "naked" on the board, ultimately proved the better option. I took my time before making that move (I had enough time), and everything worked out in the end.


Oh, and it's Sicilian defense, for those who wondered.