I appreciate the comments, guys - I actually didn't realize that this would be posted so publicly, and was putting this online for my friend.

Clearly the game didn't work out in my favor - I am way down in the end, and there's no way I'm winning.  But the idea was interesting, and I had a lot of pressure on my opponent.  RazaAdeel - you don't think I have a lot of initiative around move 12?  I thought I was clearly controlling the game at that point.  Maybe I am misusing "initiative?"

I'll appreciate it if you keep comments about how much better you are than me off of this page - I am not claiming to be the best (or even a good) chess player, and I prefer not to focus on comparing myself to others.  Thanks!

he is up a rook and a bishop. you played terrible moves. and you were happy when the computer didnt classify some of mistakes as ... well, mistakes. there were openings. yes. i see that. and thats the only reason why the game was interesting (only a little)...

however, you remind me of myself 5 years ago.

After seeing the whole game I think I should comment but don't know what to say about the game you consider you have lots of initiative. Anyway what was the end result you didn't tell that.