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smallblackcat(2122) vs. kirany(2073) 1-0

1.Nf3 (0:00) Nf6 (0:00) 2.c4 (0:05) c5 (0:10)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: hmm, g3 or Nc3, which is most precise... 3.Nc3 (0:45) Nc6 (0:02) 4.g3 (0:03) e6 (4:35)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ..d5 usually leads to a reversed maroczy bind, ..e6 to a tarrasch-type position 5.Bg2 (0:09) Be7 (0:06) 6.O-O (0:53) O-O (0:03)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: well this is rather non-theoretical 7.b3 (0:43) b6 (6:22)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ok was wondering about this
NimzoLegacy(1825) whispers: what is this kirany mixed date ?
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: the forcing idea of Ne5 seems possible, but I can also just play into a Reti-type position with Bb2
pgg(1758) whispers: don't know NL
NimzoLegacy(1825) whispers: ok... 8.Bb2 (1:36) Bb7 (0:04)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: eventually one of us has to play d4/d5 9.e3 (0:12)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: I would rather he did 9...d5 (0:19)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ok, looks like a mainline Reti now 10.cxd5 (0:25)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: and there are some long, forcing lines with Nxd5 Nxd5 Qxd5 now 10...exd5 (0:37)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: pity
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: now I think I have nothing better than d4 myself, when it's a bit of a Tarrasch/Reti hybrid
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: I seem to remember that Nc3-e2-f4 is useful in these lines 11.d4 (1:03)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: or maybe not in this exact line...
pgg(1758) whispers: 11. .. cd looks kinda forced or the bdb looks limp 11...Re8 (4:34)
pgg(1758) whispers: hmm ok
pgg(1758) whispers: guess its not time sensitive cd 12.Rc1 (0:50)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: hard for him to contest the c-file, since I can hit c8 with my bishop
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: also I think if Qd7 I have Ne5 here, Nxe5 dxe5 Ng4 Nxd5
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: well actually the N can't go to g4, so that makes it even better 12...Ba6 (3:06)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Re1 Nb4 I guess, but then Ne5 and I can get his knight away too fast 13.Re1 (1:43)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: I guess c4 is another idea for him
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: but he has to watch out for Ne5
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: maybe Rc8 Bh3 Rc7!?
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: looks artificial 13...c4 (2:07)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: hmm can I work a series of pins here, Ne5 Rc8 Nxd5!? Nxd5 bxc4 Ndb4
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: trouble is that eventually he has Nxe5 to ease the pressure 14.Ne5 (4:50)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rc8 Bh3 bxc4 Bxc4 Nxc4 dxc4 Nb5
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: not forced obviously, but I can't immediately see the defence
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Nb4 a3 Nd3 Nxd3 cxd3 b4 threatens b5 to surround that pawn, but maybe Ne4 is just in time to create some counterplay
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: well not really, I can just take twice and hit both d3 and a8
pgg(1758) whispers: whats wrong with Nb4 a3 Nd3?
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: but Bxb4... 14...Rc8 (6:34)
pgg(1758) whispers: ah the N on e5 duh
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: hmm, I'd just about convinced myself that that was a defence
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ok here Bh3 Rc7 bxc4, then what?
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: need to be a little careful of Nxe5-f3+ as a desperado, but for now it is covered 15.Bh3 (2:09) Rc7 (0:08)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: bxc4 dxc4 Qa4 of course
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: if he's not losing a pawn there I don't know what I am missing
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: my queen doesn't get trapped on a6 16.bxc4 (1:23)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Nxe5 dxe5 Nd7 Nxd5 Rxc4 Bxd7 Qxd7 Nf6+!
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rxc1 intermezzo is met by Bxc1
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: seems like everything works here
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: first time this season that I feel like I got everything I wanted out of the opening
pgg(1758) whispers: cd looks the simplest, and yes sbc wins a pawn
pgg(1758) whispers: oops dc my bad
pgg(1758) whispers: does dc Qa4 Na5 work?
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Bc8 would be a way to make it interesting
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: I guess I could simply play Bg2 there 16...Bxc4 (13:30)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ok take, Nb5 and Rxc4, he does get some counterplay with Bb4 though I think 17.Nxc4 (0:59) dxc4 (0:04) 18.Nb5 (0:20)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ah no, Rb7 Rxc4 Bb4 Rxc6 Bxe1 Qxe1 Qd5 Rc7 Rxc7 Nxc7
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: actually Bg2 might just be stronger anyway
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: maybe not, Nd5
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: knight looks vulnerable there, but I don't think it really is 18...Rd7 (5:40)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ok, how risky is it to give up the light squares
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: and, is it even necessary, there is still just Rxc4
xombie(1796) whispers: ah, fascinating
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: there's basically no escape for that rook now
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: so I can let it wait, and just grab the pawn
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rxc4 Ne5 Bxd7
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Bxd7 Qxd7 Rxc4 doesn't work though, cos of Qd5 or even Na5
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: wait...Rxc4 Ne5 Bxd7 Nxc4 Bxe8 Nxb2 Bxf7+ Kxf7 Qb3+ yeah I get the piece back 19.Rxc4 (4:18)
xombie(1796) whispers: well, there is also Bxd7 Qxd7 Rxc4 Nc7 Qxc4 Nxd8
xombie(1796) whispers: either way, it appears that the rook is slightly doomed 19...Rd5 (0:23)
pgg(1758) whispers: well the wsb is unique big resource
xombie(1796) whispers: i wonder if it is even worth taking the exchange
xombie(1796) whispers: the LSB is such a moonster
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ok more complications
xombie(1796) whispers: now though, Bg2 wins material it seems
xombie(1796) whispers: Bg2 Rxb5 Bxc6 maybe?
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rxc6 Rxb5 Rc8 Rxb2 Rxd8 Bxd8
xombie(1796) whispers: a blitz line ...
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Nc3 Rh5 s a bit nasty
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rxc6 Rxb5 Rc8 Qd6 Rxe8 Nxe8 Qa4
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: maybe Rxc6 Rxb5 Rc8 Qxc8 Bxc8 Rxc8 is the problem
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: although it appears that I can regain the c-file with Qb1 and Rc1
xombie(1796) whispers: whats so nasty about Nc3 Rh5?
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: but he has Ba3...
xombie(1796) whispers: i wonder if cat likes the exchange sacrifice in htat line
xombie(1796) whispers: Nc3 Rh5 Qxh5 Nxh5 Rxc6 ...
xombie(1796) whispers: for that matter, even Bg2 there might be alright
xombie(1796) whispers: eh
xombie(1796) whispers: Rxc6 Rxb6 Rc8
pgg(1758) whispers: Bg2 Na4?
pgg(1758) whispers: guss that drop the piece
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ah, I have Qe2 to attack b5 and protect b2
xombie(1796) whispers: seems so
xombie(1796) whispers: Bg2 Na5 Bxd5 etc
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rxc6 Qa8!? Rc2 Rxb5 Qe2 Rh5 Bg2 surely that's fine 20.Rxc6 (8:08) Rxb5 (0:05)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: maybe Qe2 at once, Rh5 Rc8 Qd6 Rxe8 Nxe8 and the Rh5 hangs
xombie(1796) whispers: it seems as though white just has a very pleasant position if he can trade one of the rooks
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: but Rc8 seems to be forcing the Q sac
xombie(1796) whispers: no, there is Qd6
xombie(1796) whispers: if i am not missing something
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rc8 Qd6 Rxe8 Nxe8 Qa4 Rxb2 Qxe8 Bf8 Rc1 Qf6 f4 and how is he defending against Rc8
pgg(1758) whispers: Qc6 works due to the Nf6
xombie(1796) whispers: isnt there Qb4?
pgg(1758) whispers: Qd6* damm
xombie(1796) whispers: in cat's line
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: hmm Rc8 Qd6 Rxe8 Nxe8 Qa4 a6 is a bit clever
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: but can I then force the issue with Bf1
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: actually he has Nc7 to defend
xombie(1796) whispers: he also has the cheeky Re2 here
xombie(1796) whispers: it is a little passive looking but ...
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ok that's another vote for Qe2 21.Qe2 (4:43)
xombie(1796) whispers: talk about misplaced rooks!
xombie(1796) whispers: now, Rb4 probably leads to material loss
xombie(1796) whispers: Rb4 Rc8 Qd6 Ba3
xombie(1796) whispers: or Ba3 directly
xombie(1796) whispers: but what if Ra5
xombie(1796) whispers: then maybe continue with Qc4 etc?
xombie(1796) whispers: kiran might have to wriggle here :)
xombie(1796) whispers: hmm whats this
xombie(1796) whispers: cat not in time trouble
xombie(1796) whispers: and kiran skirting time trouble 21...Ra5 (4:08)
xombie(1796) whispers: it looks as though black has escaped somewhat unscathed
xombie(1796) whispers: he might have to deal with the d pawn
xombie(1796) whispers: but he does seem to have a litlte play on the a file too
xombie(1796) whispers: even so, Qc4 and Bc3 will threaten the rook again
pgg(1758) whispers: does he get his pawn back here, how do you hold a the a-pawn, without Ra1?
xombie(1796) whispers: Qc4 I think
pgg(1758) whispers: Qc4 b5?
xombie(1796) whispers: ah yes
herrahuu(1704) whispers: hello y'all
xombie(1796) whispers: there is of course, Bc3 and Ba1
xombie(1796) whispers: and also
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rec1 Rxa2?! Qb5 Qd5 Qxd5 Nxd5 Rc8 Rxc8 Rxc8+ Bf8 and somehow I don't have a finishing blow
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rec1 Rxa2 Rc8 Qd5 Bg2 Qd7 bah
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: maybe I have R1c7 there...
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: no no he just takes on c8 with the Q
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: fairly obvious move is Bc3 but then Ra3, maybe Rc1 and Be1 is a useful re-organisation
pgg(1758) whispers: hmm both seem to have issues Ba1 not a great square for the B and Bc3 , isolates the R on c6 after Ra3, initiiative slipping away
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: but then he has Qd5 22.Qc4 (11:22)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: can't see anything better 22...Qd5 (1:20) 23.Ra1 (0:31)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: not fun
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: now I have to try to convert this 23...Rb5 (4:02) 24.Bc1 (1:50)
pgg(1758) whispers: Rb4? 24...Qh5 (1:45)
pgg(1758) whispers: ah threating Ng4 25.Rc8 (1:54) Rf8 (2:08) 26.Rxf8+ (0:29) Bxf8 (0:00)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: isn't Qc8 winning now?
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Qc8 Qd8+ Kg2 Qa4 I guess holds 27.Qc8 (4:03)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: I have Bf1 instead! 27...Qd1+ (1:28) 28.Bf1 (0:09) h6 (0:15)
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Qx hmm
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: gotta get this right
smallblackcat(2122) whispers: yeah, works 29.Qxf8+ (0:46)
pgg(1758) whispers: nice KiranY resigns 1-0

1.Nf3 {(0:00)} Nf6 {(0:00)} 2.c4 {(0:05)} c5 {(0:10)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: hmm, g3 or Nc3, which is most precise...}
3.Nc3 {(0:45)} Nc6 {(0:02)} 4.g3 {(0:03)} e6 {(4:35)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ..d5 usually leads to a reversed maroczy bind, ..e6 to a tarrasch-type position}
5.Bg2 {(0:09)} Be7 {(0:06)} 6.O-O {(0:53)} O-O {(0:03)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: well this is rather non-theoretical}
7.b3 {(0:43)} b6 {(6:22)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ok was wondering about this

NimzoLegacy(1825) whispers: what is this kirany mixed date ?

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: the forcing idea of Ne5 seems possible, but I can also just play into a Reti-type position with Bb2

pgg(1758) whispers: don't know NL

NimzoLegacy(1825) whispers: ok...}
8.Bb2 {(1:36)} Bb7 {(0:04)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: eventually one of us has to play d4/d5}
9.e3 {(0:12)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: I would rather he did}
9...d5 {(0:19)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ok, looks like a mainline Reti now}
10.cxd5 {(0:25)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: and there are some long, forcing lines with Nxd5 Nxd5 Qxd5 now}
10...exd5 {(0:37)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: pity

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: now I think I have nothing better than d4 myself, when it's a bit of a Tarrasch/Reti hybrid

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: I seem to remember that Nc3-e2-f4 is useful in these lines}
11.d4 {(1:03)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: or maybe not in this exact line...

pgg(1758) whispers: 11. .. cd looks kinda forced or the bdb looks limp}
11...Re8 {(4:34)

pgg(1758) whispers: hmm ok

pgg(1758) whispers: guess its not time sensitive cd}
12.Rc1 {(0:50)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: hard for him to contest the c-file, since I can hit c8 with my bishop

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: also I think if Qd7 I have Ne5 here, Nxe5 dxe5 Ng4 Nxd5

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: well actually the N can't go to g4, so that makes it even better}
12...Ba6 {(3:06)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Re1 Nb4 I guess, but then Ne5 and I can get his knight away too fast}
13.Re1 {(1:43)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: I guess c4 is another idea for him

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: but he has to watch out for Ne5

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: maybe Rc8 Bh3 Rc7!?

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: looks artificial}
13...c4 {(2:07)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: hmm can I work a series of pins here, Ne5 Rc8 Nxd5!? Nxd5 bxc4 Ndb4

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: trouble is that eventually he has Nxe5 to ease the pressure}
14.Ne5 {(4:50)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rc8 Bh3 bxc4 Bxc4 Nxc4 dxc4 Nb5

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: not forced obviously, but I can't immediately see the defence

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Nb4 a3 Nd3 Nxd3 cxd3 b4 threatens b5 to surround that pawn, but maybe Ne4 is just in time to create some counterplay

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: well not really, I can just take twice and hit both d3 and a8

pgg(1758) whispers: whats wrong with Nb4 a3 Nd3?

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: but Bxb4...}
14...Rc8 {(6:34)

pgg(1758) whispers: ah the N on e5 duh

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: hmm, I'd just about convinced myself that that was a defence

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ok here Bh3 Rc7 bxc4, then what?

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: need to be a little careful of Nxe5-f3+ as a desperado, but for now it is covered}
15.Bh3 {(2:09)} Rc7 {(0:08)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: bxc4 dxc4 Qa4 of course

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: if he's not losing a pawn there I don't know what I am missing

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: my queen doesn't get trapped on a6}
16.bxc4 {(1:23)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Nxe5 dxe5 Nd7 Nxd5 Rxc4 Bxd7 Qxd7 Nf6+!

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rxc1 intermezzo is met by Bxc1

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: seems like everything works here

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: first time this season that I feel like I got everything I wanted out of the opening

pgg(1758) whispers: cd looks the simplest, and yes sbc wins a pawn

pgg(1758) whispers: oops dc my bad

pgg(1758) whispers: does dc Qa4 Na5 work?

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Bc8 would be a way to make it interesting

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: I guess I could simply play Bg2 there}
16...Bxc4 {(13:30)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ok take, Nb5 and Rxc4, he does get some counterplay with Bb4 though I think}
17.Nxc4 {(0:59)} dxc4 {(0:04)} 18.Nb5 {(0:20)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ah no, Rb7 Rxc4 Bb4 Rxc6 Bxe1 Qxe1 Qd5 Rc7 Rxc7 Nxc7

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: actually Bg2 might just be stronger anyway

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: maybe not, Nd5

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: knight looks vulnerable there, but I don't think it really is}
18...Rd7 {(5:40)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ok, how risky is it to give up the light squares

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: and, is it even necessary, there is still just Rxc4

xombie(1796) whispers: ah, fascinating

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: there's basically no escape for that rook now

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: so I can let it wait, and just grab the pawn

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rxc4 Ne5 Bxd7

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Bxd7 Qxd7 Rxc4 doesn't work though, cos of Qd5 or even Na5

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: wait...Rxc4 Ne5 Bxd7 Nxc4 Bxe8 Nxb2 Bxf7+ Kxf7 Qb3+ yeah I get the piece back}
19.Rxc4 {(4:18)

xombie(1796) whispers: well, there is also Bxd7 Qxd7 Rxc4 Nc7 Qxc4 Nxd8

xombie(1796) whispers: either way, it appears that the rook is slightly doomed}
19...Rd5 {(0:23)

pgg(1758) whispers: well the wsb is unique big resource

xombie(1796) whispers: i wonder if it is even worth taking the exchange

xombie(1796) whispers: the LSB is such a moonster

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ok more complications

xombie(1796) whispers: now though, Bg2 wins material it seems

xombie(1796) whispers: Bg2 Rxb5 Bxc6 maybe?

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rxc6 Rxb5 Rc8 Rxb2 Rxd8 Bxd8

xombie(1796) whispers: a blitz line ...

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Nc3 Rh5 s a bit nasty

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rxc6 Rxb5 Rc8 Qd6 Rxe8 Nxe8 Qa4

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: maybe Rxc6 Rxb5 Rc8 Qxc8 Bxc8 Rxc8 is the problem

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: although it appears that I can regain the c-file with Qb1 and Rc1

xombie(1796) whispers: whats so nasty about Nc3 Rh5?

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: but he has Ba3...

xombie(1796) whispers: i wonder if cat likes the exchange sacrifice in htat line

xombie(1796) whispers: Nc3 Rh5 Qxh5 Nxh5 Rxc6 ...

xombie(1796) whispers: for that matter, even Bg2 there might be alright

xombie(1796) whispers: eh

xombie(1796) whispers: Rxc6 Rxb6 Rc8

pgg(1758) whispers: Bg2 Na4?

pgg(1758) whispers: guss that drop the piece

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ah, I have Qe2 to attack b5 and protect b2

xombie(1796) whispers: seems so

xombie(1796) whispers: Bg2 Na5 Bxd5 etc

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rxc6 Qa8!? Rc2 Rxb5 Qe2 Rh5 Bg2 surely that's fine}
20.Rxc6 {(8:08)} Rxb5 {(0:05)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: maybe Qe2 at once, Rh5 Rc8 Qd6 Rxe8 Nxe8 and the Rh5 hangs

xombie(1796) whispers: it seems as though white just has a very pleasant position if he can trade one of the rooks

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: but Rc8 seems to be forcing the Q sac

xombie(1796) whispers: no, there is Qd6

xombie(1796) whispers: if i am not missing something

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rc8 Qd6 Rxe8 Nxe8 Qa4 Rxb2 Qxe8 Bf8 Rc1 Qf6 f4 and how is he defending against Rc8

pgg(1758) whispers: Qc6 works due to the Nf6

xombie(1796) whispers: isnt there Qb4?

pgg(1758) whispers: Qd6* damm

xombie(1796) whispers: in cat's line

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: hmm Rc8 Qd6 Rxe8 Nxe8 Qa4 a6 is a bit clever

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: but can I then force the issue with Bf1

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: actually he has Nc7 to defend

xombie(1796) whispers: he also has the cheeky Re2 here

xombie(1796) whispers: it is a little passive looking but ...

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: ok that's another vote for Qe2}
21.Qe2 {(4:43)

xombie(1796) whispers: talk about misplaced rooks!

xombie(1796) whispers: now, Rb4 probably leads to material loss

xombie(1796) whispers: Rb4 Rc8 Qd6 Ba3

xombie(1796) whispers: or Ba3 directly

xombie(1796) whispers: but what if Ra5

xombie(1796) whispers: then maybe continue with Qc4 etc?

xombie(1796) whispers: kiran might have to wriggle here :)

xombie(1796) whispers: hmm whats this

xombie(1796) whispers: cat not in time trouble

xombie(1796) whispers: and kiran skirting time trouble}
21...Ra5 {(4:08)

xombie(1796) whispers: it looks as though black has escaped somewhat unscathed

xombie(1796) whispers: he might have to deal with the d pawn

xombie(1796) whispers: but he does seem to have a litlte play on the a file too

xombie(1796) whispers: even so, Qc4 and Bc3 will threaten the rook again

pgg(1758) whispers: does he get his pawn back here, how do you hold a the a-pawn, without Ra1?

xombie(1796) whispers: Qc4 I think

pgg(1758) whispers: Qc4 b5?

xombie(1796) whispers: ah yes

herrahuu(1704) whispers: hello y'all

xombie(1796) whispers: there is of course, Bc3 and Ba1

xombie(1796) whispers: and also

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rec1 Rxa2?! Qb5 Qd5 Qxd5 Nxd5 Rc8 Rxc8 Rxc8+ Bf8 and somehow I don't have a finishing blow

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Rec1 Rxa2 Rc8 Qd5 Bg2 Qd7 bah

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: maybe I have R1c7 there...

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: no no he just takes on c8 with the Q

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: fairly obvious move is Bc3 but then Ra3, maybe Rc1 and Be1 is a useful re-organisation

pgg(1758) whispers: hmm both seem to have issues Ba1 not a great square for the B and Bc3 , isolates the R on c6 after Ra3, initiiative slipping away

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: but then he has Qd5}
22.Qc4 {(11:22)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: can't see anything better}
22...Qd5 {(1:20)} 23.Ra1 {(0:31)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: not fun

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: now I have to try to convert this}
23...Rb5 {(4:02)} 24.Bc1 {(1:50)

pgg(1758) whispers: Rb4?}
24...Qh5 {(1:45)

pgg(1758) whispers: ah threating Ng4}
25.Rc8 {(1:54)} Rf8 {(2:08)} 26.Rxf8+ {(0:29)} Bxf8 {(0:00)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: isn't Qc8 winning now?

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Qc8 Qd8+ Kg2 Qa4 I guess holds}
27.Qc8 {(4:03)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: I have Bf1 instead!}
27...Qd1+ {(1:28)} 28.Bf1 {(0:09)} h6 {(0:15)

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: Qx hmm

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: gotta get this right

smallblackcat(2122) whispers: yeah, works}
29.Qxf8+ {(0:46)

pgg(1758) whispers: nice}
{KiranY resigns} 1-0

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iahmcol(1420) vs. witpion(1521) 0-1 (standard 45+45, 2025-03-30, 7 comments by 2 players)

plebusan(1928) vs. yaro(2188) 1/2-1/2 (standard 45+45, 2025-03-30, 24 comments by 5 players)

herrahuu(1771) vs. prezandy(1715) 1/2-1/2 (standard 45+45, 2025-03-29, 4 comments by 2 players)

botchvinik(1870) vs. matan(1766) 1-0 (standard 45+45, 2025-03-29, 53 comments by 5 players)

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