For sure, very interesting game throughout. You were pushing those pawns so strongly early on and I was feeling like I was going to be just stifled if I couldn't deal with it. While I'm not too upset that I missed that d4 move to kick the queen in the photo I shared I'm still beating myself up for not playing 28. Rxc7 as it was staring me RIGHT in the face and I think I actually even considered it, too. I must have been seeing ghosts? Anyway, thanks again for the games!
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For sure, very interesting game throughout. You were pushing those pawns so strongly early on and I was feeling like I was going to be just stifled if I couldn't deal with it. While I'm not too upset that I missed that d4 move to kick the queen in the photo I shared I'm still beating myself up for not playing 28. Rxc7 as it was staring me RIGHT in the face and I think I actually even considered it, too. I must have been seeing ghosts? Anyway, thanks again for the games!
Its funny for me to read what you say about what you felt when I pushed the pawns. Because i really feel shaky when it comes to pawns and espescialy endgames. Thats far away from my comfort zone. But I Will take the compliment with me. Looking forward to playing with you again🎊
Just a quick update! I sadly can't take any photos right now; however here is how my game vs. @squar3z ended! An intense battle, that's for sure. We have a new game going on now, check it out here: Ksamrock vs. squar3z II
Anyhow, here is our last game for anyone interested:
Nice game! @Ksamrock, I'm hardly a good enough player to start giving advice, but one thing that jumped out at me when reviewing the game is that you instantly traded pieces at every opportunity that presented itself, even when you were down a pawn. One piece of advice I've found extremely helpful was from John Bartholomew when he suggested that you should not trade a piece unless you see an immediate tactical benefit to it or if you have a good reason or plan behind the move. Especially when you're down material, you should look to keep as many pieces on the board as possible so that you can make threats and complicate the game.
Just my thoughts, hope I didn't write anything too incorrect. Good game and I look forward to the photos. 
Also, this was another game of strong pawn pushes!
Edit: I just realized @squar3z was white in this one. Sorry about that, I guess the advice should be flipped! 🫢
Yeah, @squar3z was white. You make a great point though, I try not to trade off pieces unless I see a benefit. Notice try is italicized, as I'm still beginning and make many miscalculations.
Ha! That Simpsons set would go great with the Homer Simpson slippers my grandkids got me.
Huge,but very comfy.
lotsoblots skrev:
Nice game! @Ksamrock, I'm hardly a good enough player to start giving advice, but one thing that jumped out at me when reviewing the game is that you instantly traded pieces at every opportunity that presented itself, even when you were down a pawn. One piece of advice I've found extremely helpful was from John Bartholomew when he suggested that you should not trade a piece unless you see an immediate tactical benefit to it or if you have a good reason or plan behind the move. Especially when you're down material, you should look to keep as many pieces on the board as possible so that you can make threats and complicate the game.
Just my thoughts, hope I didn't write anything too incorrect. Good game and I look forward to the photos. Also, this was another game of strong pawn pushes!
Edit: I just realized @squar3z was white in this one. Sorry about that, I guess the advice should be flipped! 🫢
Glad you pointet that out for me @lotsoblots
Once more, I have forgotten to take any pictures. Ah. The games go so quickly! After yet another battle against @squar3z, I was able to pull of the victory. The game is below.
Anyone up for a game on my New board ?😁 
GGs @squar3z, I thought for sure that was heading toward a draw. Anyway, turns out that there WAS a winning move on that image I posted in #189 but *not at all* on my radar, d4!! I'm glad I'm at least sensing something even if I can't see it through.
It could have been draw. But I made a big blunder leaving my pawn unprotected. Well played and it was a Nice game