The dangers of the Dutch Defence

Yes, I actually did see that, but wanted to go for this sacrifice. I guess I'm just lucky it was accepted. My opponent and I were both playing pretty fast, so I guess he just didn't think this through properly.

Yes, but I suppose to be more accurate, I should have played that exchange, then the sacrifice.

18. Be1? I assume this is to let the Queen into the defence. I think I would have just retreated, cackling, with the pawn had the sacrifice been declined, anyway.

once he castled he should have protected that side. it was too open.

I think 4. a3 was a mistake in the first place if he was going to castle queen-side. Then again, postionally, this game is hardly outstanding from either of us; I just posted it for the sacrifice combination, and the fact I'd planned the finish with 7...Ne4.