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bobmacambob

A really nice thrilling game I had, but I believe I need to learn some things. Like what to clean up and how to attack properly. 
DrSpudnik

Looks like a good example of when not to castle on the opposite wing!

How about after 31. Bf3 Qg3

Dang...Bg1 saves the mate

bobmacambob

!!What about: 
31.Bf3 Qg3 32.Bg1 Rb2
That would threaten to promote the pawn to a queen in a couple moves. =D
DrSpudnik

...and after Qe1, what? Frown

khpa21

Qd4 threatens the rook and a killer Qxf6+

EDIT: Black can defend with ...Qe5, but the endgame is easily won for White because the a-pawn on a7 coupled with the dark-squared bishop is an invincible force and Black's annoying rook on b2 will be removed in a matter of time.

bobmacambob

Wait a sec: I still think I might have something.. It FEEEEEEEEEELS sooooooo close. What if: 

DrSpudnik

Well, there it is. Laughing

khpa21

You're right, Black is okay. *facepalm* how did I miss such an easy tactic? hmmm, this is a tough one. I think White's best chance is to move the rook, but if it goes to f2, White is giving back the piece and counting on two blockaded pawns to compensate for a material disadvantage. On the other hand, Re1 keeps more tension, but also ties down the queen to the bishop on f3, so something like ...f5 is very strong.

Come to think of it, White is not without resource in the position after 33. Bf2(I prefer this to Rf2 because it forces Black's hand) Rxf2 34. Rxf2 Qxf2. White can play patiently with 35. Qd3, push the pawn to a7, and look to infiltrate with the queen without allowing something killer from Black's.

khpa21

This game makes a good exercise for one's defensive skills. I still can't begin to identify how White's position went from much better to drawn at best, or even if it ever did.

bobmacambob

Indeed. Me neither. I was playing the game and had a knight being attacked by the pawn. But I just thought "Ahhh, screw it" so I sacced it for this position, and then was having lots of fun IT FELT SOOO AWESOME!!!!!

But this is so complicated. I'm gettinga headache trying to analyse this now.