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ANNOTATED GAME

Opening Strategies vs. Opening Weaknesses
chesskingdom64 (1307) vs. mt1982 (1234)
Annotated by: chesskingdom64 (1100)
Chess opening: Vienna (C26), Falkbeer variation
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13. g4
Wastes the opportunity a little bit.

 
13... Ng7
The only place for the Knight unless it wants to get taken.

 
14. Ne5
The object is to bring every piece into the heart of the action.

 
14... Ke8
Although mate isn't possible yet, 15.Qxf7 wins six points for free.
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15. Qxf7+
Actually, I have an idea for checkmate.

 
15... Kd8
16.Nf6 followed by Qxg7 (if possible) should be able to win.

 
16. Qxg7
Instead, I take no time to think and play this move.

 
16... Rf8
I see what Black is doing. 17.Rf1 works.

 
17. Nf7+
All I need to do is be rid of the Rook on f8. This is achieved by chasing the King away from the Rook. Then again, I also have to realize that the Bishop is also something I need to get rid of.

 
17... Ke8
18.Nxc7+.

 
18. Nxc7+
Now, the King has to block the Bishop from protecting the Rook

 
18... Ke7
Can you spot the move that wins a Rook?

 
19. Nd6+
! Since the King is pushed to take the Knight, I can take the Rook. Note that if 19.Kf8, I still win the Rook.
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19... Kxd6
Black play the expected move.

 
20. Qxf8+
Warning, that free Knight loses a free Bishop.

 
20... Kxc7
I guess Black didn't care for the Warning. The plan now is to help the Kingside pawns promote.

 
21. Qxc5+
That is, after I take the Bishop.

 
21... Kd8 22. O-O-O
White's position is dangerous.
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22... b6
Black's going to get nothing done either way.
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23. Qd5 Rb8
A simple method now is to eliminate the g6 and h7 pawns.
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