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Trying to do better about conducting serious analysis of my OTB tournament games. First time posting a study --- I think it should be visible by everyone. I played black. https://lichess.org/study/1gu…

Thanks tpr. I agree with you. The development of the queenside with this opening is usually challenging. Na6 is a good defense if my opponent plays Nb5 to threaten Nxc7 at some point. However, before …

Thanks. Sarg0n, I hadn't seen the idea to skip Nf3 before. I guess basically that is gaining a tempo so that black can't play Bb4 later. Mollus, I'm going to work through your analysis but I might nee…

I played this game at a local chess club this week. First rated game for me. My opponent was 1670 USCF; winning was a pleasant surprise, because I really wasn't sure what to expect. https://lichess.or…

Hi Mollus, thanks for your comments. All very helpful. I played around a bit from the final position with the engine, and it does appear to be a win for black. The technique is pretty tricky, and i wo…

As usual, plugging a game I feel I played well into the engine is humbling. However, it's easier to understand human commentary. Game: https://lichess.org/L3u1EU3g I shamefully missed a mate in two. D…

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https://lichess.org/xG0ecDV7 I got lucky that my opponent didn't see 30... b5 saving his knight, and even luckier that he played Rxc6 and missed the tactics at the end. An exciting game nonetheless. C…

Thanks for the helpful responses. The point about Bg4 instead of Bf5 is well taken, and I hadn't considered that. I'm guessing you want to consider Bg6 instead of e6 because it addresses the threat on…

I would appreciate discussion of the game leading up to move 23. I think that would be helpful to me, and maybe others - that's what this forum is about. Everybody blunders. It's great that you blunde…