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ANNOTATED GAME
CaroKann slow
johnnyawesome (2179) vs. loreta (1937)
Annotated by: johnnyawesome
(2312)
Chess opening: Caro-Kann (B12), advance, Short variation
johnnyawesome (2179) vs. loreta (1937)
Annotated by: johnnyawesome
(2312)
Chess opening: Caro-Kann (B12), advance, Short variation
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16. f4 Nc6 |
The only square really. Blacks Queenside is certainly a little light regarding defenders, and travelling to the Kingside would certainly be worse. Note how all Whites pieces are active even in latent form. In addition both rooks can travel on any of the a to f files if required. | ||||||
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17. Nxc6 |
Qc7 on move 15 may could have prevented the further weakening of the b file, by giving the option the Queen retaking. Now the bxc6 is forced. | ||||||
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17... bxc6 |
I considered 18.Nb6 but strengthening the centre, placing support to the control of the e5 square, and limiting the possible activation of the bishop via g6 was a better alternative at this stage. So the next move is Bd4! | ||||||
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18. Bd4 Nf6 |
Be7 is an interesting alternative. For example 18....Be7, 19. Bxg7, Rg8, 20.Bd4, Be4! with some counterplay for the sacrifice. In addition 20....Bf6 is alternative. Black gains an open g file for the pawn and an opportunity to swap Whites dangerous black diagonal bishop. Obviously declining the offered pawn leads to different lines but Black is no worse off regardless. And still gets gets his bishop active and a chance to castle if White declines the offer. | ||||||
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19. Bd3 |
c4 is still a waiting move for white. Blacks white diagonal bishop could cause problems later and best to swap it off now. Controlling the the b1-h7 diagonal would limit whites rook to the b file placement if needed. And anyway why give black any possible bullets? Blacks black diagonal bishop is going nowhere. Best keep him congested for as long as possible, and eradicate the one that is free. | ||||||
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19... Bxd3 20. Qxd3 |
The obvious choice. The c2 pawn will be needed for c5 at a later date to crack open black centre pawn formation. | ||||||
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20... Be7 |
The best for Black at this stage. | ||||||
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21. Nb6 |
F5 is a tempting move but after 21....0-0, Blacks King escapes. Keeping the pressure on by forcing Black to move his rook is a better alternative I feel. In addition the placement of the knight here cramps Black position further. It controls a lot of squares including the all important c5 when the time is right. | ||||||
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21... Ra7 |
The best choice. | ||||||
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22. f5 |
Now f5! The next sequence of moves are forced. | ||||||
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22... exf5 23. Qxf5 O-O |
Finally Blacks King finds safety. | ||||||
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24. Rad1 |
The d file placement is important. The threat of a pin against Blacks Queen is real after c5. In addition, there is latent pressure against the d5 pawn. This will come to fruition after white begins to advance a,b,c file pawns. | ||||||
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24... Nd7 |
There is no doubt Black is in trouble. May-be Black was hoping White would swap knights. No chance of that, the knight is very strong on b6. May-be Qb8 would have been a stronger defence. 24....Qb8, 25. Bxf6,Bxf6, 26.Nd7,Rxd7, 27.Qxd7 leaving Black with a better chance of defence. The Black diagonal bishop would be a strong defender. Alternatively if White opted for an immediate 25.c4 then dxc4, Nxc4 leaves Black better as well. I think Black needed to think more laterally here. | ||||||
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25. c4 |
Finally, the best time to advance this pawn. The groundwork had been prepared. | ||||||
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25... Nxb6 |
Getting rid of that pesky knight was pressing | ||||||
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26. cxb6 Rd7 |
The logical placement. | ||||||
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27. c5 |
c5! The best. Closes any counterplay by Black on the Queenside. The b6 pawn is strong. Usually when a pawn reaches the 6th rank it is very strong. If it gets to the 7th then its usually a winning game. Black will have its resources tied down to the defence of the b7 square. White can continue its attack. | ||||||
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27... Bg5 |
Black needs to open a file and the 'e file' is the only one available. | ||||||
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28. a4 |
White will continue its assault on the Queenside hoping to link two pass pawns. | ||||||
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28... Re8 |
Or 28....e7. Dosn't matter. It is now a waiting game for Black, no choice. White is continuing Queenside push. | ||||||
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