[chessmind] Dennis Monokroussos: A Puzzle from the North American Open

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Posted by Dennis Monokroussos:
A Puzzle from the North American Open
http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/posts/1199341008.shtml


   Over the next few days, I'll present some snapshots from my play in
   the North American Open this past week. Rather than start from the
   beginning (how mundane!), we'll begin with my win over Greg Small from
   the penultimate round. Despite having the White pieces, I stood worse
   most of the way, but from around moves 32-37 I think he drifted from
   somewhat better to equal to worse. After making the time control
   (40/2), we reached this position; it's White to move:
   [dm_small_nao2007_1.jpg]
   What should I do? The answer will be provided in a day or two.
   (Meanwhile, please don't comment your guesses - let others figure it
   out for him- or herself!)