Hi, I think I was in a very bad position in the middle of this game:
en.lichess.org/ipTXz4FW/
But I kept on playing and my opponent finally made a mistake so that I could equalize in the end and even try a mate in one threat with my knight and rook.
I do not like the idea of resigning in general, so I would say I am pretty tenacious unless the position has become so clearly bad that I do not see the interest of making any move anymore.
en.lichess.org/ipTXz4FW/
But I kept on playing and my opponent finally made a mistake so that I could equalize in the end and even try a mate in one threat with my knight and rook.
I do not like the idea of resigning in general, so I would say I am pretty tenacious unless the position has become so clearly bad that I do not see the interest of making any move anymore.
This was my most difficult game.
At first glance it doesn't seem too complex from an objective standpoint, but what made it hard was the situation that I found myself in. I was playing in a strong tournament, I had invested quite a bit of time and money to participate, and on top of it all I was entering the third round with a 1/1 score. I really wanted to win this round after losing earlier in the day, but as you can see, after a few moves there was virtually no winning chances for me. All those things made it a very hard psychological battle for me.
At first glance it doesn't seem too complex from an objective standpoint, but what made it hard was the situation that I found myself in. I was playing in a strong tournament, I had invested quite a bit of time and money to participate, and on top of it all I was entering the third round with a 1/1 score. I really wanted to win this round after losing earlier in the day, but as you can see, after a few moves there was virtually no winning chances for me. All those things made it a very hard psychological battle for me.
@Demonolith
To keep playing after blundering away your queen for nothing shows great tenacity. And then to force a draw is truly tenacious and admirable. Well done
To keep playing after blundering away your queen for nothing shows great tenacity. And then to force a draw is truly tenacious and admirable. Well done
@jujugaga
Another great recovery after losing a queen. Your opponent had a huge advantage until move 27 when he boxed in his own king.
Being tenacious you were waiting and then ready to take the advantage.
A great victory against the odds. Again, tenacity wins the game.
Another great recovery after losing a queen. Your opponent had a huge advantage until move 27 when he boxed in his own king.
Being tenacious you were waiting and then ready to take the advantage.
A great victory against the odds. Again, tenacity wins the game.
We agreed to a draw. Which was slightly discouraging for me because of the tournament situation. I can't complain to much, though, since my position during the middle-game was pretty depressing; holding on for the draw was really the best result I could have hoped for.
Looks like you kept your head and made the correct decision. A draw is better than losing the game.
Well done :-)
Well done :-)
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