(1) Cardos,M (2050) - Daly,C (2310) [E80]
2008 Irish Open (1), 05.07.2008



16...Na6
This was perhaps the critical moment in the game, as after an odd opening in which the position seem to be fairly equal White seems to lose his nerve and gives Black a great chance to seize the advantage.

17.Bxa6? bxa6!
This ugly looking move changes the whole outlook and White soon has many weak points to worry about.

18.b3 Rab8 19.Rb1?!
It is strange and yet perfectly logical the way White is so soon just lost.

19...Nd7 20.Ke2 Bf8 21.Nc4 Bxc4+ 22.bxc4 Bxc5 23.Rxb8 Rxb8 24.Rb1 Rb4 25.Rxb4 axb4 26.Bxc5 Nxc5 27.Na2 a5 0-1