I tied myself up here - how?

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Avatar of ThePeanutMonster

A recent game. I won this after a blunder, but I was somehow tying myself in knots despite a clearly superior position. I was frankly, out of a plan. From move 19, I wasn't really sure what I was doing, and how best to make use of my position. Any thoughts/comments?

Thanks! 



 

Avatar of GSlowik

white looks like they are having a really bad day or they have a largely inflated rating in my honest opinion.

Avatar of ThePeanutMonster

These aren't chess.com ratings, but yes it was a weak game for white..

Avatar of AndyClifton

It's a difficult position for Black to play.  Your pawns are compromised on both sides, which makes it tough to make progress.

You were doing a good job of it though.  Even without the blunder, you're ready to simplify either with Bb5 or the idea 27... c5 28 bc b5.

Avatar of blueemu

I would have been tempted to play ... c5 on move 19. After all, White can hardly answer 20. b5 axb5 21. Nxb5 Bd3+

Avatar of AndyClifton

yeah, that looks good

Avatar of trentfraser12

Just seems like one of those dreaded bad games. White had no clue what they were doing and the position after 27 was obviously in blacks favor.