Okay, you did ask for a full evaluation! Don't worry I won't go over every single move.
I'll start off with move 11, just briefly. Rc8 isn't bad, but I prefer Qb6 here. It gives black more development than any other move, and a slight positional edge. Otherwise you're in a bit of a cramped position--develop your queen before your rooks.
For move 13 I'm not sure ...Na5 does you any real favors, but I have no problem whatsoever with ...Qxb2, followed by ...Na5. Now your knight has a purpose on a5. If he brings his bishop back to d2 to attack, then just bring your bishop back to d8 to defend.
My thinking for move 19 is ...Bb4. Push his queen back to c1 where she can't do much and you have an opportunity. The tempting Bxe1 is a loser because of Bxf6 Ne7, Rxe1, but ...Nxe5 followed by Rxe5 Rc7 keep the initiative and edge with you, IMO. Instead when move 20 begins you two are about even.
I agree that your opponent's 22 is a mistake, but I prefer c3 instead of c4, I guess because I don't like backward pawns. Either way Kh1 is something of a waste of a turn.
For move 28, as I looked at it I spotted what I think might be a more preferable variation. How about ...Rc3, Re3 Qc6, now you're in a great position for Rxc3 Qxc3, Qxc3 Rxc3. The board is less congested and you have more of an advantage.
I agree with you about 29, g3 isn't a great move. It's intended to secure f4 and h4 I suppose but who cares? A promising move that needs more research would have been Re3.
Move 38 f4 is just a bad move, agreed. A simple Bd1 would have been preferable. As far as black goes, the best move is first ...Nxe2. Followed by Kxe2 and Rc3 now you're in terrific position.
As for 39, I hope his move was intentional, because it's horrible.
Those are my thoughts after giving things a once-over.
J
I appreciate the full evaluation!
Regarding move 11, the idea is interesting. I suppose connecting the rooks first may be more plausible. I also find it interesting that you would evaluate the position as having a slight edge for Black! It's some food for thought.
Regarding Na5, you're right. In a way, the fact that it has no purpose kind of was the purpose! :) Well, my original intent was to place the knight on c4, which compelled b3, in a way. I am, however, puzzled by your comment on Qxb2 with Na5 to follow. I think 13... Qxb2 14.Qd2 is strong. It threatens Reb1, trapping the queen. After something like 14...Qb6 15.Reb1, White wins the pawn back after 15...Qd8 while 15...Qa6 allows Nc3, threatening Be2. This definitely will take another look.
Regarding move 19, I saw Bb4, but I thought Qg5 was automatically forced. Now I see how Qc1 is possible. However, I thought Qg5 led to very complicated play, as indicated by some of the admittedly, far-fetched lines I saw. I, therefore, chose what I considered to be the safe move. However, it, again, deserves another look.
Regarding move 22, I do admit that the weak dark squares could make any endgames unpleasant for White. c3 at least supports the d-pawn and covers the b4 square. I think that Black would have the same general strategy of playing against the c-pawn, though.
Regarding move 28,Now I see the virtue of getting in ...Rc3 immediately. The move 29. Re3 prevents Rc3 for the time being, so it's best to get it in a move earlier to "force" the sort of endgame I want. Thanks for noting that!
Move 38 was severely weakening. What is your assessment of the king and pawn endgame after 38...Rc3 39. Kxc3 Nxe2+ ? I think it should win. However, I know White doesn't have to take the rook and it may be best to get rid of the bishop first and then win a pawn.
It was such a disappointment that my opponent blundered intentionally. He was a rather young kid who I could tell was visibly frustrated with how the game was going. In spite of his age, he was still higher rated than I was! :)
Really, thank you for contributing!
Hello!
I've finally decided to annotate one of my long-time control games (G/120 d5) from a tournament I played in about two weeks ago. Out of a relatively tame variation of the Caro-Kann, the opening is a clear success for Black. However, I fail to develop and organize my thinking during the game, leading to a phase of the game I call shadow-boxing. This is where, in the absence of a clear plan, I maneuver my pieces seemingly aimlessly but with some smell of purpose in an attempt to gain thinking time and keep the position relatively equal. In one sense, it worked, as White never gained a clear advantage, but there were some opportunities to gain an advantage after some messy tactics, tactics I was unwilling to execute. The game then reaches an ending where I have a clear advantage. After a draw offer from my opponent that I refuse, my opponent makes an intentional blunder out of boredom. Please help me analyze.
Thanks,
chessman