[admin]
I separated out four games from one thread, making four threads.
Otherwise, the replies can get confusing.
JB
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Another one, but this one is worse, and shows some of the dangers of not doing a positional judgement.

I will title this: "For the Love of Gote"

I seem to be lacking sufficient sharpness. I played when 'a' was still possible. Still, there are lessons to be learned in not getting into this bad situation to begin with.

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