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dillydream

I have played 60 games by e-mail against the same opponent (who is a very strong player), and have lost 59 of them.  Game number 60 was my first win.  Did I play a very strong game?  Did he feel sorry for me and decide to give me the game?  Or did I just get lucky?  Can someone please take a look at the moves and tell me what you think?  I really need to know whether I really earned this win, or whether I just got lucky.  Thanks.



dillydream

P.S.  I'm not very good at analyzing my own games, so it would really help me if someone could analyze this one for me.

Paul_A_88

you are the next Carlsen! :)

Paul_A_88

people mess up correspondence chess like noone's bussinnes - I guess maybe he just blundered - did you go on to play more games?

dillydream

Well, I thank you for at least responding.

radareau

He made several major blunders.   I'm guessing the next game will be a better barometer of whether you've gained the upper hand or whether he was just cocky and unfocused for one game.   

dillydream

Thanks radareau, I appreciate your comments.  I was surprised by one or two of his moves, so perhaps you have hit the nail on the head.  I don't expect to win another with him any time soon.

indian1960

Dillydream - forgive me for laughing. 59 ? omg, u deserve a photo in the dictionary under the word "persistence" ! Congrats.....I'm sending you a little gift !....Smile....it's on its way....

dillydream

@indian1960:  You're forgiven.  It really is funny.  But he's an awfully good chess player ... usually.