Chess Loss Review - September 30th
https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/live/184632543724/
Opening: Caro (Nonstandard reply)
I haven't really seen this one before, so I went with Bf5 plan, which I like and know less than Bg4 and exchange.
Midgame:
I knew it was going to wreck my pawn structure, but I didn't see how to stop it. Somehow Bg4 completely was missed by me, blindness.
This is the pivotal move of the game, I saw that d5 was hanging but wanted to trade, which isn't the best move but my opponent gave it to me:
I had considered Qe6 but did not calculate it correctly. I instead doubled rooks on F file but then missed the only move here:
Which is Qxe6, forcing trades and putting white up in a somewhat winning position.
I instead completely blundered here, stressed about the calculation and fell apart.
Lessons:
- If they are going to ruin your pawn structure, make sure to recheck all moves that in the past weren't good.
- Sometimes pushing a hanging pawn to get defended is worth considering
- When I am stressed, my double checking and board vision go out the window, especially when tired.