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lno(1915) vs. capitansgrakkio(1785)

lno(1915) vs. capitansgrakkio(1785) 0-1

7.Bd2 (0:51) 7...cxd4 (0:07) 8.Ne4 (1:42)
LNO(1915) whispers: is this worth a pawn.. I have no idea...
LNO(1915) whispers: If Bb4 then I play Nd6 and hope thats good
LNO(1915) whispers: so he probably should move his Q 8...Qb6 (5:24)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: the first four moves were in the spirit of the Grand Prix/closed sicilian 9.Rb1 (3:51)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: then came a premature e5
axeltiger(2193) whispers: then white switched from closed/Grand Prix spirit to open sicilian spirit
axeltiger(2193) whispers: it has cost white a pawn so far. Is there any compensation, I wonder
axeltiger(2193) whispers: black is cramped
LNO(1915) whispers: the only thing Im sure of is that Im ahead on the clock at the moment 9...Be7 (5:07)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: white needs to find a way to utilize his space advantage 10.Bd3 (2:53)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: and black needs to break free
axeltiger(2193) whispers: Ncb4 here?
axeltiger(2193) whispers: black really wants to play d6, so it's kind of an obvious move in that regard
LNO(1915) whispers: I really dont like the idea of a black N on e3, but there is a swedish saying: If you had taken the devil into the boat, then you have to row him ashore :)
gubbengraa(1866) whispers: yes there is
LNO(1915) whispers: Im pretty sure that I have misplayed this, the question is how much
axeltiger(2193) whispers: and not only that; how should white continue
axeltiger(2193) whispers: I don't think it's the time to back down just yet for white. Black can easily misplay this. 10...f5 (5:32)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: also a natural idea 11.exf6 (0:40)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: but it's kind of dangerous, as it opens up the k-side to attack before the black king is in safety
axeltiger(2193) whispers: black will most likely take with the knight 11...Nxf6 (0:30)
LNO(1915) whispers: this was a relief
axeltiger(2193) whispers: Nfg5 here? Or is that just stupid?
axeltiger(2193) whispers: if white is efficient here, it could sabotage black's ambitions to get a safe king
axeltiger(2193) whispers: maybe just Nxf6, Bxf6, Ng5 12.Nxf6+ (2:10)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: looks painful to deal with
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: but castle 1st.
axeltiger(2193) whispers: what variation?
axeltiger(2193) whispers: instead of Ng5?
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: yes 12...Bxf6 (1:21)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: I thought that there was no time; I wanted to bring the white queen to h5 as quickly as possible
axeltiger(2193) whispers: but there are a few options
axeltiger(2193) whispers: it depends on how white wants to conduct the attack
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: i think castle is necessery
LNO(1915) whispers: maybe now I even have time for a3 to stop Nb4
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: Ng5 Bxg5 pxg5 and 0-0
axeltiger(2193) whispers: Ng5, Bxg5, Qh5+
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: then wht can't castle
axeltiger(2193) whispers: don't take the bishop immediately, check first
axeltiger(2193) whispers: patience is a virtue ;)
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: then g6
axeltiger(2193) whispers: then Bxg6!
axeltiger(2193) whispers: and white wins
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: ok
axeltiger(2193) whispers: but white needs to see Bxg6
gubbengraa(1866) whispers: It is fascinating that white now has some chance 13.a3 (4:08)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah, but it's always like that with unbalanced positions
axeltiger(2193) whispers: here the unbalance was material vs. development and space
axeltiger(2193) whispers: white shouldn't waste either of those advantages with a move like a3
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: how's Your game with Spiralize ended? @ Axel
axeltiger(2193) whispers: draw
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: i see
axeltiger(2193) whispers: opposite colored bishops
axeltiger(2193) whispers: White should not be generous with tempi here
gubbengraa(1866) whispers: well a3 seemed annxious
axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah
gubbengraa(1866) whispers: old man smove
axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah
axeltiger(2193) whispers: realize your advantages. And play accordingly
axeltiger(2193) whispers: otherwise they aren't advantages
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: will You give me any chances in monday? @ Axel
LNO(1915) whispers: it takes some time for him to 0-0-0 so maybe 0-0 here?
axeltiger(2193) whispers: it depends on how well I play ;)
LNO(1915) whispers: I will probably castle next move
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: You don't have to too well
axeltiger(2193) whispers: today I gave my opponent some chances @mc
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: ;)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: maybe black is so far behind in development that white is in fact winning?
LNO(1915) whispers: the clock already has some importance
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: why You must play closed sicilian? :(
axeltiger(2193) whispers: or maybe black just plays d5-bd7 and solves his problems now?
axeltiger(2193) whispers: white wasted a move, and I don't see a reason for black to do the same 13...O-O (7:14) 14.O-O (0:32) d6 (0:59) 15.Qe1 (2:17) Bd7 (3:08)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: Now black is on his way to consolidating
axeltiger(2193) whispers: I don't think it would have been as easy if white hadn't played a3 16.Qg3 (7:36)
LNO(1915) whispers: I didnt see anything after Qe4 g6 16...Rf7 (2:32)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: Ng5 is good here
axeltiger(2193) whispers: I'm not sure that Rf7 was a good move 17.Ng5 (1:35) Bxg5 (0:03)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: pawn takes here 18.fxg5 (0:39) Rxf1+ (0:05)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: then the tactics seem to work in white's favour somewhat
axeltiger(2193) whispers: Rxf1 is good here 19.Rxf1 (0:23)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: Ne5 now?
axeltiger(2193) whispers: otherwise I don't see the point
LNO(1915) whispers: who cares about a pawn on b2?
axeltiger(2193) whispers: yes 19...Ne5 (1:06)
lessker(2262) whispers: hmmm
axeltiger(2193) whispers: a knight on e5 is more serious
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: lessker!
lessker(2262) whispers: story! 20.Qf4 (3:55)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: is b2 poisoned? Qxb2, Bb4
LNO(1915) whispers: maybe the poor pawn on b2 does 20...Bc6 (3:48)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: what now after Bb4?
axeltiger(2193) whispers: Bd5? 21.Bb4 (6:18) Bd5 (0:06) 22.Kh1 (1:27) Qc6 (2:21) 23.Qf2 (2:28)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: why not Rf2?
axeltiger(2193) whispers: this way d4 isn't even threatened
axeltiger(2193) whispers: I don't get it at all
axeltiger(2193) whispers: is there ever a reason not to play Rf2 there? 23...a5 (1:39)
mindlin(2061) whispers: maybe he was worried about Qc1? 24.Bd2 (0:15)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah, but then the rook can return, I think
axeltiger(2193) whispers: maybe he's not trying to win anymore
LNO(1915) whispers: that was automatic move! shame on me!
mindlin(2061) whispers: Rf2 would have allowed for Bf1 also if wanted
Hathkhola(1887) whispers: hey axel, if black knight moves, then white got Qf7 check with the idea of Qh5 giving checkmate. 24...g6 (1:16)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah
axeltiger(2193) whispers: that's the main trump for white
mindlin(2061) whispers: if i were black i would be taking that bishop
LNO(1915) whispers: so, given the chance I will contemplate Bxa5
axeltiger(2193) whispers: oh, Bxa5 now
axeltiger(2193) whispers: of course
axeltiger(2193) whispers: nah
axeltiger(2193) whispers: Bxa5, Bxg2+
axeltiger(2193) whispers: the dream ended before it had even begun
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: Kg1?
axeltiger(2193) whispers: maybe
axeltiger(2193) whispers: it will not really make Bxa5 more possible, but at least it doesn't allow black to take on g2 with check
lessker(2262) whispers: hmmm
lessker(2262) whispers: time will soon play a factor
axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah
Hathkhola(1887) whispers: well, the simple move h3 here to stop Ng4 thing. 25.h3 (5:50)
Hathkhola(1887) whispers: Isn't Bxa5 available too? or am i missing something big? 25...b6 (1:22)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: on Bxa5 black retains the pawn with Bxg2 26.Kh2 (0:25)
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: i know worst move for white in next move ... h4
axeltiger(2193) whispers: I'm still hung up on Qf2 instead of Rf2. White could have regained the pawn for so long if only...
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: :D 26...Qb7 (1:09)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: Nah, mc. Qf5 is worse :)
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: :D
axeltiger(2193) whispers: I just noticed that Qf2 was quite fitting for LNO to play. I just hope he didn't make it for the humorous reference to his team name 27.Bb5 (2:08) Qg7 (0:49)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: forever a pawn down for white :( 28.Kh1 (0:30) Nc4 (0:33) 29.Bc1 (1:16) Rc8 (1:27) 30.Qg3 (1:22) e5 (0:46)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: b3 now?
axeltiger(2193) whispers: seems like white may be able to come back into the game now 31.Rf6 (1:47) Rc7 (0:47) 32.Qf2 (1:03) Rf7 (0:16) 33.Be8 (0:34)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: ok, so I don't really get not playing b3 there earlier 33...Re7 (1:03) 34.Bb5 (0:15) Rf7 (0:49)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: repetition here? 35.b3 (0:13)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: Ne3 only move
axeltiger(2193) whispers: just play it
axeltiger(2193) whispers: think later 35...Ne3 (0:46)
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: kind of interesting situation, looks like white is forced to take on e3 here 36.Bxe3 (0:39)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: is Rxf7 possible? Or does it just lose? 36...dxe3 (0:14)
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: hmm, not sure now...
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: I guess Bxg2+ Qxg2 was ok
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: hi cat!
axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah, it looks weird though
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: but anyway the B covers f1 here, so I think white is ok
axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: Qxe3 Rxf6 gxf6 Qxf6 and there is time for Qxb6
axeltiger(2193) whispers: yes
axeltiger(2193) whispers: black has a hard time getting to g2
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: although Qh4 afterwards? still some issues 37.Qxe3 (1:45)
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: threat of Qxh3+ 37...Rxf6 (0:04)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: after Qh4 maybe Qe3 again`? 38.gxf6 (0:03) Qxf6 (0:06)
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: ah yes, that's fine 39.Qxb6 (0:07) Qg5 (0:22)
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: Qf5 is another idea
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: this too I guess
axeltiger(2193) whispers: even if black wins the pawn on c1, this still looks hard to win
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: Go Lars!!! 40.Qf2 (1:18) e4 (1:14)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: Kh2 now?
axeltiger(2193) whispers: planning to go Qg3 41.c4 (0:59)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: ?
axeltiger(2193) whispers: that seems incredibly risky, if not bad
axeltiger(2193) whispers: now what is stopping the pawn?
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: e3 Qe2 Bxg2+ Kxg2 Qxg2 Kxg2 e2 Kf2 holds the pawn
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: but in general I agree
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: also cuts off the bishop from the defence 41...e3 (1:18) 42.Qe2 (0:07)
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: Be4, Qg3 plan
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: Be4 c5 unfortunately there is Qxc5
axeltiger(2193) whispers: maybe white is planning to go Kg1-Bd7-Bg4?
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: seems a move too slow
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: after Qg3 there are almost lethal threats 42...Be4 (1:55)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: Kg1, Qg3, Bd7 43.Kg1 (0:19)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: but is there a kill?
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: hmm, yeah
axeltiger(2193) whispers: maybe Bd3? 43...Bf5 (0:25)
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: that's also a solid move
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: although now maybe c5 44.Qf3 (0:51)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: hmmm
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: Bd3 stops Qd5 44...Kg7 (0:54)
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: Bd3 Qd5+ Qxd5 cxd5 Bxb5
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: this isn't bad, though maybe h4!?
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: h4 Qh6 g4 for instance
axeltiger(2193) whispers: that's interesting
axeltiger(2193) whispers: I like h4 here. Forces a decision from black 45.b4 (1:54)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: not too sure about that move, though
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: well white seems to think he's ok 45...axb4 (0:35) 46.axb4 (0:02)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: I'm kind of worried that black can play Bxh3 here
axeltiger(2193) whispers: that e-pawn is a menace 46...Bd3 (0:40)
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: for now he can't
axeltiger(2193) whispers: really?
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: K comes to f2
axeltiger(2193) whispers: Bxh3, Qxh3, e2, Kf2, Qd2?
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: ah, right no Qe3
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: but there was Qd7+
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: with what looks like a perpetual at least
axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah, I think that white may get a perpetual in that line
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: Be8?
axeltiger(2193) whispers: scary for white to think about in time trouble 47.Ba6 (1:56)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: Be8 seems like it falls short
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: Be8 Bxc4 if nothing else
axeltiger(2193) whispers: Be8 Qe7 looks heavy to deal with
axeltiger(2193) whispers: I think white is lost now
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: e2 now and your Qd2 idea might be lethal 47...e2 (0:48)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah, it looks kind of grim 48.Kf2 (0:08)
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: Qd2 and I don't see a defence
axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah, Qd2 game over
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: nice idea that 48...Qh4+ (1:09)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: let's see if he finds it
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: he's going for g3 Qd4+ it seems
axeltiger(2193) whispers: but this seems to do the job
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: that might work too
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: yeah, works
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: in some ways a better move, since the moves are all forced 49.g3 (1:23) Qd4+ (0:03) 50.Kg2 (0:06)
axeltiger(2193) whispers: not even a perpetual for white
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: promote to a knight!
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: p= N
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: yes
axeltiger(2193) whispers: sadistic
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: allow no complications with the Q on the board
mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: yep
smallblackcat(2215) whispers: in fact it seems to mate 50...e1=N+ (0:33) LNO resigns 0-1

{7.Bd2} {(0:51)}
7...cxd4 {(0:07)} 8.Ne4 {(1:42)

LNO(1915) whispers: is this worth a pawn.. I have no idea...

LNO(1915) whispers: If Bb4 then I play Nd6 and hope thats good

LNO(1915) whispers: so he probably should move his Q}
8...Qb6 {(5:24)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: the first four moves were in the spirit of the Grand Prix/closed sicilian}
9.Rb1 {(3:51)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: then came a premature e5

axeltiger(2193) whispers: then white switched from closed/Grand Prix spirit to open sicilian spirit

axeltiger(2193) whispers: it has cost white a pawn so far. Is there any compensation, I wonder

axeltiger(2193) whispers: black is cramped

LNO(1915) whispers: the only thing Im sure of is that Im ahead on the clock at the moment}
9...Be7 {(5:07)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: white needs to find a way to utilize his space advantage}
10.Bd3 {(2:53)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: and black needs to break free

axeltiger(2193) whispers: Ncb4 here?

axeltiger(2193) whispers: black really wants to play d6, so it's kind of an obvious move in that regard

LNO(1915) whispers: I really dont like the idea of a black N on e3, but there is a swedish saying: If you had taken the devil into the boat, then you have to row him ashore :)

gubbengraa(1866) whispers: yes there is

LNO(1915) whispers: Im pretty sure that I have misplayed this, the question is how much

axeltiger(2193) whispers: and not only that; how should white continue

axeltiger(2193) whispers: I don't think it's the time to back down just yet for white. Black can easily misplay this.}
10...f5 {(5:32)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: also a natural idea}
11.exf6 {(0:40)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: but it's kind of dangerous, as it opens up the k-side to attack before the black king is in safety

axeltiger(2193) whispers: black will most likely take with the knight}
11...Nxf6 {(0:30)

LNO(1915) whispers: this was a relief

axeltiger(2193) whispers: Nfg5 here? Or is that just stupid?

axeltiger(2193) whispers: if white is efficient here, it could sabotage black's ambitions to get a safe king

axeltiger(2193) whispers: maybe just Nxf6, Bxf6, Ng5}
12.Nxf6+ {(2:10)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: looks painful to deal with

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: but castle 1st.

axeltiger(2193) whispers: what variation?

axeltiger(2193) whispers: instead of Ng5?

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: yes}
12...Bxf6 {(1:21)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: I thought that there was no time; I wanted to bring the white queen to h5 as quickly as possible

axeltiger(2193) whispers: but there are a few options

axeltiger(2193) whispers: it depends on how white wants to conduct the attack

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: i think castle is necessery

LNO(1915) whispers: maybe now I even have time for a3 to stop Nb4

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: Ng5 Bxg5 pxg5 and 0-0

axeltiger(2193) whispers: Ng5, Bxg5, Qh5+

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: then wht can't castle

axeltiger(2193) whispers: don't take the bishop immediately, check first

axeltiger(2193) whispers: patience is a virtue ;)

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: then g6

axeltiger(2193) whispers: then Bxg6!

axeltiger(2193) whispers: and white wins

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: ok

axeltiger(2193) whispers: but white needs to see Bxg6

gubbengraa(1866) whispers: It is fascinating that white now has some chance}
13.a3 {(4:08)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah, but it's always like that with unbalanced positions

axeltiger(2193) whispers: here the unbalance was material vs. development and space

axeltiger(2193) whispers: white shouldn't waste either of those advantages with a move like a3

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: how's Your game with Spiralize ended? @ Axel

axeltiger(2193) whispers: draw

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: i see

axeltiger(2193) whispers: opposite colored bishops

axeltiger(2193) whispers: White should not be generous with tempi here

gubbengraa(1866) whispers: well a3 seemed annxious

axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah

gubbengraa(1866) whispers: old man smove

axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah

axeltiger(2193) whispers: realize your advantages. And play accordingly

axeltiger(2193) whispers: otherwise they aren't advantages

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: will You give me any chances in monday? @ Axel

LNO(1915) whispers: it takes some time for him to 0-0-0 so maybe 0-0 here?

axeltiger(2193) whispers: it depends on how well I play ;)

LNO(1915) whispers: I will probably castle next move

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: You don't have to too well

axeltiger(2193) whispers: today I gave my opponent some chances @mc

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: ;)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: maybe black is so far behind in development that white is in fact winning?

LNO(1915) whispers: the clock already has some importance

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: why You must play closed sicilian? :(

axeltiger(2193) whispers: or maybe black just plays d5-bd7 and solves his problems now?

axeltiger(2193) whispers: white wasted a move, and I don't see a reason for black to do the same}
13...O-O {(7:14)} 14.O-O {(0:32)} d6 {(0:59)} 15.Qe1 {(2:17)} Bd7 {(3:08)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: Now black is on his way to consolidating

axeltiger(2193) whispers: I don't think it would have been as easy if white hadn't played a3}
16.Qg3 {(7:36)

LNO(1915) whispers: I didnt see anything after Qe4 g6}
16...Rf7 {(2:32)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: Ng5 is good here

axeltiger(2193) whispers: I'm not sure that Rf7 was a good move}
17.Ng5 {(1:35)} Bxg5 {(0:03)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: pawn takes here}
18.fxg5 {(0:39)} Rxf1+ {(0:05)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: then the tactics seem to work in white's favour somewhat

axeltiger(2193) whispers: Rxf1 is good here}
19.Rxf1 {(0:23)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: Ne5 now?

axeltiger(2193) whispers: otherwise I don't see the point

LNO(1915) whispers: who cares about a pawn on b2?

axeltiger(2193) whispers: yes}
19...Ne5 {(1:06)

lessker(2262) whispers: hmmm

axeltiger(2193) whispers: a knight on e5 is more serious

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: lessker!

lessker(2262) whispers: story!}
20.Qf4 {(3:55)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: is b2 poisoned? Qxb2, Bb4

LNO(1915) whispers: maybe the poor pawn on b2 does}
20...Bc6 {(3:48)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: what now after Bb4?

axeltiger(2193) whispers: Bd5?}
21.Bb4 {(6:18)} Bd5 {(0:06)} 22.Kh1 {(1:27)} Qc6 {(2:21)} 23.Qf2 {(2:28)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: why not Rf2?

axeltiger(2193) whispers: this way d4 isn't even threatened

axeltiger(2193) whispers: I don't get it at all

axeltiger(2193) whispers: is there ever a reason not to play Rf2 there?}
23...a5 {(1:39)

mindlin(2061) whispers: maybe he was worried about Qc1?}
24.Bd2 {(0:15)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah, but then the rook can return, I think

axeltiger(2193) whispers: maybe he's not trying to win anymore

LNO(1915) whispers: that was automatic move! shame on me!

mindlin(2061) whispers: Rf2 would have allowed for Bf1 also if wanted

Hathkhola(1887) whispers: hey axel, if black knight moves, then white got Qf7 check with the idea of Qh5 giving checkmate.}
24...g6 {(1:16)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah

axeltiger(2193) whispers: that's the main trump for white

mindlin(2061) whispers: if i were black i would be taking that bishop

LNO(1915) whispers: so, given the chance I will contemplate Bxa5

axeltiger(2193) whispers: oh, Bxa5 now

axeltiger(2193) whispers: of course

axeltiger(2193) whispers: nah

axeltiger(2193) whispers: Bxa5, Bxg2+

axeltiger(2193) whispers: the dream ended before it had even begun

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: Kg1?

axeltiger(2193) whispers: maybe

axeltiger(2193) whispers: it will not really make Bxa5 more possible, but at least it doesn't allow black to take on g2 with check

lessker(2262) whispers: hmmm

lessker(2262) whispers: time will soon play a factor

axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah

Hathkhola(1887) whispers: well, the simple move h3 here to stop Ng4 thing.}
25.h3 {(5:50)

Hathkhola(1887) whispers: Isn't Bxa5 available too? or am i missing something big?}
25...b6 {(1:22)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: on Bxa5 black retains the pawn with Bxg2}
26.Kh2 {(0:25)

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: i know worst move for white in next move ... h4

axeltiger(2193) whispers: I'm still hung up on Qf2 instead of Rf2. White could have regained the pawn for so long if only...

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: :D}
26...Qb7 {(1:09)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: Nah, mc. Qf5 is worse :)

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: :D

axeltiger(2193) whispers: I just noticed that Qf2 was quite fitting for LNO to play. I just hope he didn't make it for the humorous reference to his team name}
27.Bb5 {(2:08)} Qg7 {(0:49)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: forever a pawn down for white :(}
28.Kh1 {(0:30)} Nc4 {(0:33)} 29.Bc1 {(1:16)} Rc8 {(1:27)} 30.Qg3 {(1:22)} e5 {(0:46)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: b3 now?

axeltiger(2193) whispers: seems like white may be able to come back into the game now}
31.Rf6 {(1:47)} Rc7 {(0:47)} 32.Qf2 {(1:03)} Rf7 {(0:16)} 33.Be8 {(0:34)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: ok, so I don't really get not playing b3 there earlier}
33...Re7 {(1:03)} 34.Bb5 {(0:15)} Rf7 {(0:49)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: repetition here?}
35.b3 {(0:13)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: Ne3 only move

axeltiger(2193) whispers: just play it

axeltiger(2193) whispers: think later}
35...Ne3 {(0:46)

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: kind of interesting situation, looks like white is forced to take on e3 here}
36.Bxe3 {(0:39)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: is Rxf7 possible? Or does it just lose?}
36...dxe3 {(0:14)

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: hmm, not sure now...

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: I guess Bxg2+ Qxg2 was ok

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: hi cat!

axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah, it looks weird though

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: but anyway the B covers f1 here, so I think white is ok

axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: Qxe3 Rxf6 gxf6 Qxf6 and there is time for Qxb6

axeltiger(2193) whispers: yes

axeltiger(2193) whispers: black has a hard time getting to g2

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: although Qh4 afterwards? still some issues}
37.Qxe3 {(1:45)

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: threat of Qxh3+}
37...Rxf6 {(0:04)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: after Qh4 maybe Qe3 again`?}
38.gxf6 {(0:03)} Qxf6 {(0:06)

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: ah yes, that's fine}
39.Qxb6 {(0:07)} Qg5 {(0:22)

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: Qf5 is another idea

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: this too I guess

axeltiger(2193) whispers: even if black wins the pawn on c1, this still looks hard to win

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: Go Lars!!!}
40.Qf2 {(1:18)} e4 {(1:14)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: Kh2 now?

axeltiger(2193) whispers: planning to go Qg3}
41.c4 {(0:59)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: ?

axeltiger(2193) whispers: that seems incredibly risky, if not bad

axeltiger(2193) whispers: now what is stopping the pawn?

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: e3 Qe2 Bxg2+ Kxg2 Qxg2 Kxg2 e2 Kf2 holds the pawn

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: but in general I agree

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: also cuts off the bishop from the defence}
41...e3 {(1:18)} 42.Qe2 {(0:07)

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: Be4, Qg3 plan

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: Be4 c5 unfortunately there is Qxc5

axeltiger(2193) whispers: maybe white is planning to go Kg1-Bd7-Bg4?

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: seems a move too slow

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: after Qg3 there are almost lethal threats}
42...Be4 {(1:55)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: Kg1, Qg3, Bd7}
43.Kg1 {(0:19)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: but is there a kill?

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: hmm, yeah

axeltiger(2193) whispers: maybe Bd3?}
43...Bf5 {(0:25)

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: that's also a solid move

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: although now maybe c5}
44.Qf3 {(0:51)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: hmmm

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: Bd3 stops Qd5}
44...Kg7 {(0:54)

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: Bd3 Qd5+ Qxd5 cxd5 Bxb5

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: this isn't bad, though maybe h4!?

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: h4 Qh6 g4 for instance

axeltiger(2193) whispers: that's interesting

axeltiger(2193) whispers: I like h4 here. Forces a decision from black}
45.b4 {(1:54)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: not too sure about that move, though

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: well white seems to think he's ok}
45...axb4 {(0:35)} 46.axb4 {(0:02)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: I'm kind of worried that black can play Bxh3 here

axeltiger(2193) whispers: that e-pawn is a menace}
46...Bd3 {(0:40)

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: for now he can't

axeltiger(2193) whispers: really?

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: K comes to f2

axeltiger(2193) whispers: Bxh3, Qxh3, e2, Kf2, Qd2?

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: ah, right no Qe3

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: but there was Qd7+

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: with what looks like a perpetual at least

axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah, I think that white may get a perpetual in that line

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: Be8?

axeltiger(2193) whispers: scary for white to think about in time trouble}
47.Ba6 {(1:56)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: Be8 seems like it falls short

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: Be8 Bxc4 if nothing else

axeltiger(2193) whispers: Be8 Qe7 looks heavy to deal with

axeltiger(2193) whispers: I think white is lost now

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: e2 now and your Qd2 idea might be lethal}
47...e2 {(0:48)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah, it looks kind of grim}
48.Kf2 {(0:08)

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: Qd2 and I don't see a defence

axeltiger(2193) whispers: yeah, Qd2 game over

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: nice idea that}
48...Qh4+ {(1:09)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: let's see if he finds it

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: he's going for g3 Qd4+ it seems

axeltiger(2193) whispers: but this seems to do the job

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: that might work too

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: yeah, works

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: in some ways a better move, since the moves are all forced}
49.g3 {(1:23)} Qd4+ {(0:03)} 50.Kg2 {(0:06)

axeltiger(2193) whispers: not even a perpetual for white

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: promote to a knight!

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: p= N

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: yes

axeltiger(2193) whispers: sadistic

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: allow no complications with the Q on the board

mcstorytaller(1757) whispers: yep

smallblackcat(2215) whispers: in fact it seems to mate}
50...e1=N+ {(0:33)}
{LNO resigns} 0-1

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