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 [#]Black failed to solve his opening problems: the black d5-pawn and especially the a6-pawn are weak, while the c3-bishop consolidates White's position. I felt it going to be worse and worse and after having thought for 45 minutes I decided to sacrifice a pawn. 22...£c7! Black wants to play a6-a5 and Bc5-b6. 23.¦xa6 [23.¦a4 wuld have retained some chances for the advantage.] 23...¦xa6 24.£xa6 ¦b8! Now benefits of Black's decision are obvious: no more the black pieces are bound with protecting the weak pawn. Meanwhile there seems to be no remedy for the impending d5-d4 thrust. 25.¦e1 ¥f2 26...d4 27.¥xd4 ¥xd4 28.¦xd4 £xe5 29.¦d1 £xb2 30.c4 £b4 Black restored the material equlibrium and the game was drawn soon. [1/2:1/2] |