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Copyright 1991,1996, 1997, 1998 John Richard Coffey.
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0 [Next]	Black to Move
1 [Next]	Black to Move
2 [Next]	Note that had white played Nxc6 then Qxe2. Black to Move
3 [Next]	Black to Move
4 [Next]	Black to Move
5 [Next]	It would seem that Black up a pawn has to be on the defensive. Black to Move
6 [Next]	Black to Move
7 [Next]	Black to Move
8 [Next]	Black has a .49 pawn advantage according to the Fire Chess Engine.
9 [Next]	Black to Move
10 [Next]	Black enjoys a .51 pawn advantage according to the Fire Chess Engine.
11 [Next]	This gives black too much play. Black to Move
12 [Next]	Black to Move
13 [Next]	Black to Move
14 [Next]	Black to Move
15 [Next]	Black has a great deal of play for his pawn. Black to Move
16 [Next]	Black to Move
17 [Next]	Black to Move
18 [Next]	With a much better game for Black. Had white played ...
19 [Next]	Black to Move
20 [Next]	Black to Move
21 [Next]	Black to Move
22 [Next]	Black to Move
23 [Next]	Black to Move
24 [Next]	Black to Move
25 [Next]	White can't avoid the loss of material.