How could I have pulled this out?

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wbbaxterbones

I was up in this game against a very high rated opponent but hung my rook in the endgame. Is there a way I could have still pulled this out?

Politicalmusic

a lot of mistakes on both parts... but of B4 was a blunder (leavinvg the rook en prise)

wbbaxterbones

Of course that, but what else specifically?

dechecs

Your post prompted me to have a have a second look at the game if interested in my analysis I can post it here I am far from an expert but might be worthwhile.

dechecs

ps B4 was unfortunate I was under pressure prior to that exchange you play was good I thought

wbbaxterbones

thank you and analysis would be great.

erikido23

33. b5 was a mistake.  It allows black to get his king in and help get his pawn majority moving. 

 

While it is true that black could have played a5 on the next move removing the b pawn from that square you don't lose tempo in that situation and you have then created a passed pawn yourself which could create problems.

 

Best is maybe r-d8 or h8 although my feeling is that you are already lost.

After going just one move further it does seem to be confirmed.  After k-d5 there are no productive moves for white it seems.  If c3 then d3 and black has created his far advanced passer and has ideas like e5, rxe5 r-e2 or 1 and penetration from behind.  He has a more active rook an advanced protected passed pawn and white will be doomed to passivity

wbbaxterbones

thank you

LordJones3rd

you could have not hung the rook

wbbaxterbones

that is obvious