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Boris Spassky vs Vladlen Zurakhov
URS-ch sf Leningrad (1954), Leningrad URS
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B95)  ·  1-0

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Kibitzer's Corner
Dec-15-03  caga1971: I dont get it...Why the Black played 29..Qb6?
Dec-15-03  jhang: The bad move there was Qb6.I really doubt why a GM commits mistake while infact they knew it already.Maybe he was carried out by pressure............
Dec-16-04  Ernesto7: white is forcing mate by pushing up the queen..notice that the white knigth blocks the white squares surrounding the king..Qb6 stops the check but loses the exchange.
Jan-30-10  Fanques Fair: Spassky was already a killer 17-year old. Good game.
Apr-01-15  A.T PhoneHome: White is forking Black's Rook and Queen, threatening 31.Nxb8, winning the exchange.

Black can't even spite check with Knight or Queen due to White controlling the d-file.

Sep-17-21
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  plang: 8..Be7 was new but was no improvement over 8..Nbd7. Black apparently underestimated the pawn sacrifice 12 e5!. 26..Qe2 was suggested as a tougher defense.

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