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ANNOTATED GAME

English Opening - An odd defense
javanese (1200) vs. peppolino (1016)
Annotated by: javanese (1200)
Chess opening: English opening (A10)
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15... Be3
15...Be3?? this is just a blunder. I was expecting 15...Qc6; Although it's true black is loosing

 
16. Nxf7+ Ke8
16...Ke8?? this is clearly weaker than 16...Ke7. Now i can fork the queen and king
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17. Nc7+ Ke7 18. Bb4+
But a stronger alternative is possible!

 
18... d6
the only move
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19. Bxd6+
also playable is 19.Nxa6 but the attack seems unstoppable even with the text move
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19... Qxd6 20. Qxd6+ Kxf7
The king is stalemated so every check is checkmate...

 
21. c5
noticing the king position this was really simple to see, now my threat is Bc4

 
21... Bg5
Having said that i want to checkmate starting with Bc4 the only move here was 21...Kg8; 22. Bc4, Kh6; 23.Qxf8

 
22. Bc4+ Be6 23. Qxe6#
nice and simple

 

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