I sat down again and played until the position was real. This is that second sitting.
Play better than this loser. Always punish slow development. Be aggressive!
See the key position below after 12. Qg4, featuring an en prise balanced position preceding a critical blunder!
Why can’t Black take the bishop with the g6 pawn? Do you see the follow-up for White?
What is going on with the e4 pawn? Is it a passed pawn? Can it be defended? Should White be concerned with it? What else can Black do if they ignore that minor vulnerability?
If the g6 pawn can’t capture the bishop, does it need more support? How can Black improve the g6 pawn?
The endgame features a bishop pair, forking tactics, and discovered check to secure the mating net, although Black could have made things a bit more difficult.
r2qk1nr/1ppb1p2/p3p1pp/4P2B/4p1Q1/2P1B3/PPP3PP/R4RK1 b kq – 1 12
I wish you the best of luck!!
The Chess Zone — Coffee For Dessert.
Leave a Reply