This game was so solid

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immortalgamer

This game was unrrated blitz 10/0 time:

What I've come to understand is someones rating in live is often not a good representation of their strength or weakness. 

I was so impressed with the play of my opponent that I analysed the game even though it was online, live, unrrated, and blitz!! 

It was such a solid game of chess from both sides.  Also the last move of his King which leads to mate was made with 5 seconds left on his clock and we can assume he would not have made this error without the time crunch.

Because of my Good Friend and Chess Tactition "ShuttleChess" I've adopted the Sicilian Najdorf as my favorite defense and instantly without knowing much theory have had solid successes with it.

Here is the Game...I would appriciate any constructive critisism, improvements, places where I could have played sharper or any tactics that were missed. 

There are no blunders (other than his last move), which I can see.  And the game remains completly even almost the entire game.

My hat is off to my opponent....Thank you for a great game.

ELBEASTO

Nd1 would definitely be better after 9. cxd4.  Qe2 was also a mistake.  About move 23, if you doun't know what to do, attack with your queenside pawns in a situation like that.  I personally think that Qf7 would be a much stronger move than 29... Nc5, as it attacks the queen and develops the king.  White could actually pull out a draw if not the sadly misguided blunder 36. Qxa6???.

Good game though Cool.

immortalgamer

I don't know if I agree with your analysis on Qf7 being much stronger or that white could pull off a draw without the knight.  You spoke with so much authority I had to check out your rating...Cool

Also I don't believe in attacking for the purpose of attacking (well that isn't totally true, but I'm trying to have a plan at all times).  If I were to move my queen side pawns what would be the idea behind this as to me it looks like a weakening of my queen side position, which is really to my advantage to foster and tend to.

shuttlechess92

hehe low rating must've scared you eh? =)

CALMBUDDHA

Thanks for the nice words.  The queen move at the end was because time was running out and I just moved to attempt to beat the clock.  Perpetual check would have been impossible with my time limit.  I appreciate the analysis.  I have never studied a game and it is interesting to hear your comments. I have never heard anyone suggest trading the most active with the least active piece - a good thought!

I have a good head for chess but I spend zero time trying to improve.  I have beaten 1600+ in long games and have lost to 1050 rating in blitz games.  I enjoyed the game, too.  A few extra minutes to think would have been nice. : )