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24. Nxd6
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This was part of my preparation, but I must confess I missed the fact that my opponents next move was possible. Although i did look at it! |

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24... Nxb2
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25. Qe3
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Sneaky move, threatening mate. It's a shame my opponent went berserk... |

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25... Qxc3
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?? Misses the mate in two. It's a couple of days since this game was played, but I recall I thought that after 25...b5 white has various ways to play on. One line I was interested was based on playing e5, Qb3 and a4 (sacrificing the exchange), but there are some safer ways to go, namely taking the knight or checking twice at a7 followed by Rxf6. |

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26. Qa7+
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...Kc7 27.Qxb7#
Overall, interesting game and although I got the points home, it's a pity that the fight couldn't continue. |

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