Sometimes, I just get lucky.
After moving my Bishop out, my opponent resigned, figuring I had mate in 2 moves. He obviously didn't see the block with the Queen. Or, wasn't willing to consider losing his Queen. Had he moved his Queen to block the check by my Bishop, he does stave off mate. But I get to start munching on all sorts of pieces.
A few years ago, this game would have been a loss for me. I would have freaked out over his Queen and Knight being in my front ranks. I would have mounted some sort of defense without considering a quick attack of my own.
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After moving my Bishop out, my opponent resigned, figuring I had mate in 2 moves. He obviously didn't see the block with the Queen. Or, wasn't willing to consider losing his Queen. Had he moved his Queen to block the check by my Bishop, he does stave off mate. But I get to start munching on all sorts of pieces.
A few years ago, this game would have been a loss for me. I would have freaked out over his Queen and Knight being in my front ranks. I would have mounted some sort of defense without considering a quick attack of my own.
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