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22... Bb6
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Just...um...exploring that isolated pawn ;-) |
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23. Red1 Qe7
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I thought it worth giving away a half tempo to continue pressure on d4. |
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24. b4 Qf6 25. Nb5
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Bad move in my opinion. I think that was Baron getting frustrated and hopeful. Worried me initially but the more I looked at it the more that seemed like a mistake. The only place the knight can go is back unless he wants to sac it. |
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25... a6 26. Nc3
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Now here is the crux. Have I got enough to crash through the middle. On paper yes. However despite the disparity in ratings I know Barons a better player than I...so what trick has he got prepared? |
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26... Nxd4 27. Rxd4
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q-a2 might have been an option but he chose to do the sac. And I soooo nearly muffed the next move.... luckily it wasn't otb cos my finger was on that bishop ;-) |
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27... Qxd4#
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But fortunately I hesitated long enough to see the mate! Despite the forced opening I'm very proud of this one. I managed to curb my natural instincts and play to Barons weaknesses. I suspect now however I'm in for a hammering next time ;-) |
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