Yes, I definitely thought ...Qxa2 was good for black. I think instead of 0-0-0 white is supposed to play c3. I was a little worried about my queen getting trapped on the a-file, hence offering the trade. Perhaps ...Nf6 was better. I will look at it more closely when I have an opportunity to do a full analysis (I don't doubt your judgement). Thomas also pointed out that 22...Rxd6 was probably better for black than ...gxf6, and I wish it was something I had considered during play. I also think that despite some inaccuracies black would have been in pretty good shape with 36...Re7 rather than ...h5, but maybe white has some chances to get some of black's queen side pawns if black refuses a repetition after 37. Rd6+ Re6 38. Rd7 Re7 39. Rd6+...
ThomasJEvans vs. chester6 match
Game 7 is scheduled to begin in 24 hrs.
Current score is 4½-1½ to myself.
The standings spreadsheet is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1I-7gHHWvvw216lt4SbRHKstgZxBw0U1AQ28Ov_42S9M/edit#gid=0
Yes, the link works in v2, though I came along just in time to miss the end. Congrats chester!
Thanks, Theron.
Here is Game 7.
Match score is now 4.5 - 2.5 to Thomas.
Game 8 is scheduled for the same time tomorrow. (~20:00 GMT 24-1-2016)
Game 8 has concluded.
Match score is now 4.5 - 3.5 to Thomas.
Wooow, class play by both players. So many ideas in there!
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You're more than welcome here MSC. I'm now tracking your second match with Pulpo. Good luck.
Thank you! Hopefully you two continue your match, too. Easier for my brain to follow your games, tactics & blunders, than masterclass of other 4 ;)
Yeah, I've been quite busy lately, and exams start in about 5-6 weeks. We're half way through this match; maybe we can continue it in June some time (where I can put more effort into preparing, I know that Chester has put some work into it).
Surely. My exams are in June (starting with the CAE in early June and everything else at the end), so it will be a nice way to relax, to watch some games :)
Yeah, just make sure you hydrate yourself!
I think white blundered badly (or at least became worse) after allowing Qxa2. Instead of exchange, black should go Nf6 and then a5 attack. Would be interesting. Otherwise, nice game. I only saw the beginning until Qxa2 then I had to go.