but be nice 
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I don't understand this recommendation - do you?
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please review the notes in the move list at move 9 and comment. (also, pls feel free to comment if there is a better way to post this 
but be nice )
but be nice )
Bf5 prevents Qc8
You were winning, but changed it intp a lost king pawn ending.
Phelon wrote:
Bf5 prevents Qc8
of course ... thanks much.
np
you missed an early win with 20...Nc5, 20...Qh1+ 21.Kf2 Qh2+ leads to a mate in 7
right. i just went through the entire game, and black was definitely leading, until move 35. I'm inclined to place 35...Rg6 as the losing move, as there was the simple reply 35...g5, leading to an easy win. this is, of course, ignoring all the other mistakes before that.
I like Bxf2+ first because if he takes Qb6+ saves the Rook and if he doesn't it's still the same thing as Qb6 first. Just a matter of personal preference.
21...Qh1+
22Bf1 Qh4 mate or
22 Kf2 Ne4+ forces
23QxN loosing queen
I lack a suggestion to your main question. Game is so vulnerable on both sides. I can easily see myself castling as well. I might have tried (in your line)
10 Bxf2+ KxBf2
11 Qc5+ K whereever
12 QxBc4 and regardless of his response, you have good queen taking and possibly king's rook taking possibilities.
Even on move 40 I think you had good drawing chances. 40 .... Kg5 is a conceptual error, you are never going to shepherd that pawn to promotion. Alternatively, leave the pawn on g7 (The White King must waste much time to pick it up) and instead play 40 .... Ke5, when you pick up some of the loose White pawns. The ending I propose is unclear (to me anyway), but better than the obviously lost one that you chose. I hope this helps a little.
Ray_Brooks, doesn't White win after this?
40 .... Ke5 41 c4 Kd4 ( what else ? ) and after 42 a5 I dont believe the c pawn can be taken due to the threat of b6 , I havent analyzed this much but at a glance it seems black is clearly lost
what happens if black on 14. .. qxq instead of rxb?