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Is a miscalculation a blunder?

Is a miscalculation a blunder?

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Game 5843432
I miscalculated (didn't anticipate it) blacks 33rd move. I really thought I would get the pawn break, and race to a win. Ugh, another loss.

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A miscalculation is a mistake that may result in a move being called a "blunder".

edit: yes Rb5 is a serious blunder (based on a miscalculation).
edit: even more so as Rb8+ was possible too, winning the Bishop.

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29. ... Nc5 should have been the game-losing mistake, as 30. Bxc5 Rxc5 31. Rb8+ Be8 32. Rxe8+ Kf7 33. Ra8 (makes the c5 Rook glued to the defense of the a5 pawn, and therefore immobile) Ke6 32. Ra7 (makes the Black King attached to defend g7) leaves White the won position.

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a blunder is a poor move.

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Originally posted by cheshirecatstevens
Game 5843432
I miscalculated (didn't anticipate it) blacks 33rd move. I really thought I would get the pawn break, and race to a win. Ugh, another loss.
Always look for forcing moves when the back rank is inadequately undefended. That bishop that costed you a game... You could net him with a simple check. This game might be frustrating for ya, but at least, you'll keep in mind that the active piece can easily stop undefended pawn on its way.

Your pawn break idea was very good but you had to play it out in your head or using the analysis board and ask yourself whenever your opponent has any chance to stop the pawn advance.