1.e4
e6
2.d4
d5
3.Nd2
Be7
We had played this opening in our last game where I completely botched the game and eked out a win only because of an oversight. This time wasn't going to be as easy.
4.c3
c5
5.Bb5+
Bd7
6.Bxd7+
Qxd7
7.Ne2
Nc6
8.dxc5
Bxc5
9.Nb3
Bb6
10.exd5
Rd8
11.c4
I didn't really expect to win a pawn here only if he makes an error in judgement
11...Ne5
And there it is. This consolidates my game immensely. Now I jump on the initiative.
12.c5
Bc7
13.d6
Bb8
14.Qd4
f6
15.0-0
Qc6
16.Qc3
b6
17.Nbd4
Qd7
18.Nf4
Kf7
19.b4
Rc8
20.Qb3
Pin it and win it. Connected passed pawns, Pin on the e pawn, black's knight, rook and bishop sorely out of play. It's not pretty.
20...Re8
21.Nfxe6
Rxe6
22.f4
Nc6
23.Nxc6
1-0