Originally posted by WulebgrThats how I typically play my endgames...
In this position,, I did not make the objectively best move. However, I made a move that led to a position from which I could comfortably defeat Vladimir Kramnik, even if I was under time pressure. I wasn't playing against Kramnik, of course.
black to move
[fen]2k5/6p1/2K1pp1p/1PB5/8/2q3P1/7P/8 b - - 0 52[/fen]
52...Qxc5+!
Originally posted by der schwarze RitterIt wasn't heart wrenching, and I played it immediately.
What's wrong with Qf3+ or e5? Your move is not the quickest way to win. Also, you're opponent should have already resigned, thus sparing you the heart wrenching decision of whether or not to sacrifice your Queen. 🙂
My point in starting this thread: the quickest win takes some effort. Trading my queen for his last piece to reach the sort of endgame I can almost play in my sleep is a practical decision.
I was angry that he had not already resigned. This anger lasted ~20 seconds during the 30 minutes or so that we played after he lost his queen. A played has the right to play on; a player has the responsibility to know how to finish technically won games (and should not resent the opportunity to prove it).