5.....Ke7 is main variation -- probably to be able to move the Rook to f8 instead of having it trapped.
6.....h6 is a loser ( my opinion), complete waste of time -- hitting your horse to where she wants to go anyway.
Simplest looks 11 Qxf6+, gxf 12 d3 and White is Rook up
16 g3 is a great move !
Simplest looks 11 Qxf6+, gxf 12 d3 and White is Rook up
I saw that move and considered it, but my brain decided to gobble up the knight knowing that I would grant my opponent counterplay but still have a defendable position.
10. Ng6+ is completely winning for white..
oh my... that is very good. 10. Ng6+ exclam! kudos, mate. I wished I had seen that.
10. Ng6+ is completely winning for white..
oh my... that is very good. kudos, mate.
You missed also 21. ... Nxe1! instead of g6??
In the next move or two, it was still possible..
10. Ng6+ is completely winning for white..
oh my... that is very good. kudos, mate.
You missed also 21. ... Nxe1! instead of g6??
In the next move or two, it was still possible..
I saw that move and calculated this line, which Stockfish confirms is good... 21) c3, Nxe1 22) Bd5, Qf2 23) Qg6+, Kd8 24) Qxg7. The tension remains.
As Uncle Yermo says... "Good time of day to you, my chess friends.". In this game, a Traxler Counter-Attack variation, we see the importance of always watching your f2/f7 square since it is a huge target for aggressive players. Any analysis or commentary is welcome.