Wrexham 2 v Malpas & Whitchurch
Pavel Los (ECF165) vs. CharlesLHiggie (ECF177)
Annotated by:
charleshiggie
(2211)
Chess opening:
Sicilian (B24), closed, Smyslov variation
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23. Ra3
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But he hits it anyway. |

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23... a4
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I protect. |

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24. Bc6
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This was the move I missed when I took on a2. He is getting his pawn back, but he is also exchanging his strong Bishop on g2. |

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24... Qc7
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I offered a draw, which he declined. |

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25. Bxa4
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He takes. |

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25... Bxa4
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I take. |

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26. Rxa4
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He takes back. |

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26... Rfe8
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So I thought it was time to mobilise this rook. Computer still likes b6-b5. |

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27. b4
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This is a good move from him, giving him queen side opportunities. |

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27... Rba8
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Seeking rook exchanges. |

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28. Qa2
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He backs up his rook. |

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28... Qc6
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Protecting Ra8 and attacking Ra4 |

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29. Ra1
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He now trembles on the a file. Exchanges are best. |

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29... Rxa4
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So I take. |

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30. Qxa4
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He takes back. |

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30... Qxa4
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I take again. |

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31. Rxa4
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He takes back again. |

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31... Bf6
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Played with the idea of protecting my queen side pawns with either Be7 or Bd8. |

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32. Ra6
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He attacks b6. I probably should just play Bd8 as planned now, I think I was afraid of 33. bxc5 bxc5 34. Rc6 but I have simply Be7 |

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32... Re6
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So I do this instead. |

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