Lesson learned: Stick to your plan!

One of the lessons I learned recently from a chess book was to "Stick to your own plan." In this game whererin we castled on opposite sides, I kept that in mind as I focused on creating counterplay and pushing my own agenda whilst  my opponent's own attack was underway!

Thanks for the compliment. But, truth be told, Chess Genius was only set at the highest level of Easy in this game. But that's how I play her cuz it still beats me 2 out of 3 times (and even though I have to use the blunder check feature)!

You're right - she certainly exposed my lack of opening knowledge. He was nipping at my heels up until move 18, when I started to hit back.

Yes, Chess Genius is a chess program I've had on my Palm Treo for years. It's not the strongerst chess engine but is definitely strong enough for me!  The blunder check feature just asks me if I want to take back my move if I leave a piece hanging or have overlooked instant or two-move checkmate against my king.  But that's about it.

What was with moves 25 and 26 by the computer, why did it let you take the queen and rook

Oh, you had mate the next turn

Fortunately or unfortunately, computer chess engines don't 'resign'; they just play it out for the longest possible time -- sacrificing pieces just to prolong the inevitable.