19 Jan 16
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This is actually the third win against a 2400 in the last two weeks, but the other two had some blunders. This is pretty clean i think, i haven't looked with an engine yet but obviously there are probably some errors..
I missed Qxd7 on the last move actually, that would have been a nice finish!
20 Jan 16
Originally posted by BigDoggProblemYes i have to agree, his play is strange. Black always intends to open the b8-h2 diagonal, but allowing me to play c5 with a tempo is a bit soft. Had he gone directly to c7 that would make more sense, I basically got to play Rb1 for a free, a move that really messes with any plans black may have to disrupt the Queenside pawns. With the Rook on a1 there are potential pins along the a-file, with the Rook on b1 there is never an issue recapturing and the rook is ready to support an advance..
I don't get ...Ba5-b6-c7. 😛 Then again, I'm not 2400.
22 Jan 16
Originally posted by keylimeinmiamiWell, frankly the only way i'm ever going to win against someone this highly rated is if they make a mistake or two. I agree, that would have been better. I think black could prevent me winning the e6 pawn at the end as well, that would have probably been a refutation to the bishop sacrifice, but hey! This is blitz.. 😀
On a cursory glance, Black's move 26 is frankly wrong. I think 26....Kh8, 27. Rxf8+ Nxf8+ neuters a fair bit of White's attack.
22 Jan 16
Originally posted by MarinkatombWas his 2400 an OTB rating?
Well, frankly the only way i'm ever going to win against someone this highly rated is if they make a mistake or two. I agree, that would have been better. I think black could prevent me winning the e6 pawn at the end as well, that would have probably been a refutation to the bishop sacrifice, but hey! This is blitz.. 😀