Looking through one of the most recent issues I came across a nice tactical game from the Bunratty Masters. The finish is quite nice, but I thought the whole build up was a good example of keeping your opponent on the back foot through constant threats.
Cabanas,Manuel (2070) - Costachi,Mihnea (2409) [C30]
Bunratty Masters Bunratty, Ireland (1), 19.02.2016
1. e4 e5 2. f4 Bc5 3. Nf3 d6 4. Nc3 Nf6 5. fxe5 dxe5 6. Qe2 Nc6 7. Qb5 Bb6 8. Nxe5 O-O 9. Nxc6 bxc6 10. Qc4 Ng4 11. Be2 Bf2+ 12. Kf1 Ne5 13. Qa4 Qf6 14. Nd1 Bh4+ 15. Kg1 Qg6 16. d3 Bh3 17. Ne3 Bg5 18. g3 Qf6 19. Nf5 g6 20. d4 gxf5 21. dxe5 Qxe5 22. Qc4 Qxb2 0-1
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Side note, this was a great tournament to play in if anyone is visiting Europe. Lots of drinking and friendly people. Also the blitz tournament on the Sunday night is a good laugh as they allow talking in games. :)
The finish is very nice 23. Bxb2 Be3# - Boden's mate.
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