Escape from Alcatraz
In this classical 60+30 Round Robin tournament game I was put under a lot of pressure out of the opening by @King0fBlunder who, as always, played very aggressively and allowed me no space, forcing me to retreat constantly and gradually worsening my position. I managed to survive the initial onslaught and gradually from about move 26 managed to claw back some space. The position became complex and various pins and advanced pawns were posing difficult problems.
On move 42 I managed to trade a rook for two very dangerous and annoying knights. White couldn't resist the "free" pawn on e5, allowing 44...Qb7+. 45.Kf1 sealed white's fate, 45...Qh1#, with the advanced d3 pawn covering the escape square.
The spectators had given up on me at one point and had already written my obituary in the chat, but it was really heartwarming to see their delight when I turned it round for the win. Thanks, @SOJB and @Paris_Nicolaides for the hilarious chat commentary ;) also @TeenageDimwit, @BullsEye_Teams, @borninthesixties and @Vibranium18 for the support! Finally thanks to @King0fBlunder for the game, gg and wp!
In this classical 60+30 Round Robin tournament game I was put under a lot of pressure out of the opening by @King0fBlunder who, as always, played very aggressively and allowed me no space, forcing me to retreat constantly and gradually worsening my position. I managed to survive the initial onslaught and gradually from about move 26 managed to claw back some space. The position became complex and various pins and advanced pawns were posing difficult problems.
On move 42 I managed to trade a rook for two very dangerous and annoying knights. White couldn't resist the "free" pawn on e5, allowing 44...Qb7+. 45.Kf1 sealed white's fate, 45...Qh1#, with the advanced d3 pawn covering the escape square.
The spectators had given up on me at one point and had already written my obituary in the chat, but it was really heartwarming to see their delight when I turned it round for the win. Thanks, @SOJB and @Paris_Nicolaides for the hilarious chat commentary ;) also @TeenageDimwit, @BullsEye_Teams, @borninthesixties and @Vibranium18 for the support! Finally thanks to @King0fBlunder for the game, gg and wp!
