Against All Odds - Rook+4P v 2 Knights+3P

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Dec. 21, 2021 :  In a 6 move combination, Black captured 2 Knights for a Rook. Later, in mutual time trouble on moves 29 and 30, White grabbed 2 Pawns, both blunders, but I failed to find the counters.

Going into the R+4P v 2N+3P ending on move 37, you wouldn't give Black much of a chance - even I thought I was looking down the barrel. happy Knights don't usually fare well against Rook and 2 connected outside passers.

However, White's Rook became too passive, I was able to stymie those Pawns, and my active Knights were able to drum up some winning threats.