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How could I have improved my position?



I was able to checkmate the white king with a short combination after he missed the queen check but I am not satisfied with the last couple of moves. White was able to get too much counterplay. I suppose I should not have let 37. Qxc5. Any other ideas?
You were a piece up. You should have played 36...Qf8 to exchange queens if possible, with a simple win.

37 Qxc5 does not hurt you, you should have checked first 37...Bf3+ so as to continue 38...Qe6 with mate threats on the white squares.

Also 38...Bf3+ was still winning.

39...Bf3+ was too late, as with pawn e5 gone his king escapes with 43 Kd4, which he misses.

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