moving pawn to e4 on moves 5 or 6 would try to control the Center more, though what was played is solid. 9......g5 is dubioius -- gains little in chasing the Bishop, as he weakens his castled King position. worth considering was 11 c5. Then on 11.......b6 12 b4, a5 13 a3 and White's B on h2 is uncontested. 18 Rad1 does virtually nothing. If anything, that Rook should go to c1 applying pressure down the "c" file. The sack 18 Nxd5 does not look advantageous for White. He gets 3 pawns for the horse, but his pieces are not flying in to further attack Black. 19 Bd6 is a good alternative. on the proposed 24......Rad8, White has 25 Bxc6, bxc 26 Bc7, Ra8 27 Nf4 with pressure and a pawn advantage, ie; 27......e5 28 Ne6
I wonder if 29......Nxf3 is a mistake. What happens on 30 Rxf5 ? If 30.....Nxe1 31 Rxf8+ Kxf8 32 Kxe1 with big edge OR 30........ Rxf5 31 32 Bc4+ followed by gxf and White is material ahead.
In the actual game White also looks much better if he would have played 33 Rd1 before taking the d5 Rook with check.
Black proceeds to get the better ending and looks to be winning on move 45. As Black I would move my King to support the "a" pawn advance.
In the game, White could force a draw with 47 Rd6+, Kxd6 48 Kxe4 and heads to a1
Black could have tried playing for the win with 51......Kc3
Hello, Here is a game I self analyzed. First time really doing it on my own without an engine so as time goes I won't be so fresh with posting these.
This games ended as a draw. Any critiques would be appreciated.