On move 14... Bd6, your comment says "Pinning the knight, before moving with f6." The knight is not pinned. White can (and should) simply play 15. Nxd7. Black cannot respond with ...Bxf4 because of Nxf8.
At this point, white is up a pawn and has a better pawn structure, and so should begin consolidating to a winning endgame as soon as possible. 15. Nxd7 would have helped to accomplish this, and as such, 14... Bd6 was not the best move, nor was the earlier 13... Nd7.
Hello,
I have the following game that I would like to get second opinions on.
In the beginning, I tried to set up some overly complicated traps. It turned out that my opponent was very careful. Not only that he avoided the traps, but he also took the baits and got away with them. I admire his ability to find the correct continuations within a relatively short time. I underestimated him. When the illusion was dispelled, I realized that I was in a bad shape. I was down by two pawns and had an inferior position. I had to fight for a draw.
I created some complications, hoping that my opponent would make mistakes, but he was very careful. He avoided many potentially lethal combinations that would allow me to win the game instead. However, he still made mistakes and eventually I got my draw. During the game, there were moments where I questioned myself whether I should fight for a draw or a win. Even now when the game is over, I still wonder whether by aiming for draw I have chosen the correct strategy.
It would be great if I could get feedback about my strength and weaknesses that I still need to work on.
Thanks.