My semi-final match in the club knockout against Peter Harbott was decided at the third attempt, as I defeated my opponent in the first rapid game, where the time control was 30 minutes plus a 10 second increment.
I was Black and play initially developed in an unorthodox fashion. Following some highly inaccurate play from both sides, I managed to establish a clearly superior position. Unfortunately, I had run short of time and made a serious miscalculation; fortunately, my opponent did not seize his opportunity – he too was short of time – and I even managed to force mate in fairly short order.
I give the game below with some notes.