Ah..thank you.Good hard fought game.
Yes white is busted here.The rook will go for the advanced pawn so I would be a full piece and pawn up.
Things started to turn with move 10.Then the 2nd(move23) exchange left me with 2 Bs and lots of room.I was very surprised at that.It was still drawish until Rd2.That was a bit of a grunter.Once I play d5,there is no way for black to lose.
A cautious game by both.I think Chekover is bad but its not as bad as it looks.Just seems too passive for white.Seems to aim at longterm positional play or a violent attempt to refute.I think black is wise too ignore the queen to a certain extent
yes Stormerne,I was looking at a dragon set-up.I decided to be conservative in this format, was wisest.It was very tempting though...it looked like a very dynamic set-up.But maybe for white!...I kinda muddled thru the opening.Not the "best" line I'm sure.
Now for some rating calculations.I'm not real happy with my system.I'm going game by game,adjusting after every outcome.It would be easy if players played 1 at a time but....I should use ratings at game start,but then its gets a litle harder.I don't have time or ability to run a full blown chess league