Everything is relative, but he does have a point. We can feel really good about a game we played, but it is easy to have a great game when you are playing lower rated opponents or someone who makes a major blunder.
Having said that, I thought you played very well, very aggressive and forcing. But then I don't know anything about how you are supposed to play the Sicilian.
I liked the late part of your attack, but I think I have to agree with Korch. White didn't have a particularly stellar game. The early a3 and c3 made me cringe (I don't have openings memorized, so I hope he wasn't playing some accepted opening.) Also his pieces seemed to be getting into each others way - White's first queen knight move gave away the c-pawn and allowed you to post a monster knight outpost (although he should have tried to use his bishop to trade off your outposted knight.)
Originally posted by Mad RookWhite eventually maneuvered all the available pieces to the Queenside while the King stood there defenseless on the Kingside.
I liked the late part of your attack, but I think I have to agree with Korch. White didn't have a particularly stellar game. The early a3 and c3 made me cringe (I don't have openings memorized, so I hope he wasn't playing some accepted opening.) Also his pieces seemed to be getting into each others way - White's first queen knight move gave away the c-pawn ...[text shortened]... utpost (although he should have tried to use his bishop to trade off your outposted knight.)