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bowerbird (1328) vs. mybookrunsdeep (2043)
Annotated by: mybookrunsdeep (1431)
Chess opening: Sicilian (B35), accelerated fianchetto, modern variation with Bc4
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13... Be5
I didnt want to play Bd4 as I wanted to threaten the c2- pawn without allowing Qd3.

 
14. Re1
Setting up a tactic on the e-file, so I decide to neutralize it with...

 
14... O-O 15. g3
White tries to make some room for the king and link his rooks. The position is still losing due to material and better coordination of the black pieces.

 
15... Rxc2
More material falls.

 
16. Bb3
Forcing me off the second rank, but I do get another pawn!

 
16... Rxc6 17. Ba4
Harassing my rook, but it only allows me to setup the final combination.

 
17... Rc3
Targeting the queen, but also with an eye on the white king. Already I am seeing a potential sacrifice on g3.

 
18. Qe2

 
18... Bh3+
The most forcing moves get analysed first and here I saw huge material had to be given up to stave off mate.

 
19. Kg1

 
19... Bd4
Setting up the g3 sacrifice, but my opponent doesnt see it.

 
20. Qd2

 
20... Rxg3+
mate in 1!

 
21. hxg3

 
21... Qxg3#
Thanks to my opponent!

 

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