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tarikhk

This is against a player 100+ my rating. Although there is no flashy combination that seals the deal, I finally played a game where positional matters where more instrumental to the outcome than any blunder or a game losing tactic. As always comments, criticisms, and any advice is not only welcome, but encouraged.

 

nuclearturkey

Nicely done. Your opponent clearly needs to seriously hone his strategical understanding. Such moves as f5 and b5 were just a disaster...

I might give the game a closer look later so I can get a better idea if the other mistakes I spotted were really mistakes, but for now I'll only say that if it was me I not only wouldn't be worried about a Queen exchange, but would have encouraged it! It's clearly a much better Endgame for you.

rooperi

I only had a quick look. Well played.

Did you consider 18 Qxf5 at all?

nuclearturkey

Whoops, nice spot rooperi.

tarikhk

whoops indeed. I don't even think I was aware that the e-pawn was pinned.