Winning by undeveloping his pieces to the own back rank
Dzindzichashvili vs Y Sakharov, 1957  (B22) Sicilian, Alapin, 19 moves, 1-0
Double exchange sac - his first triumph over a GM
Bondarevsky vs Dzindzichashvili, 1962  (B10) Caro-Kann, 34 moves, 0-1
Attack on the f-file with a problem-like finish
Dzindzichashvili vs A Zaitsev, 1965  (E49) Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Botvinnik System, 34 moves, 1-0
From a level position to a murderous attack within a few moves
Dzindzichashvili vs A Nikitin, 1966  (C17) French, Winawer, Advance, 18 moves, 1-0
Another miniature with problem-like finish
Dzindzichashvili vs Kalandazichvili, 1967  (C45) Scotch Game, 18 moves, 1-0
Bishops of opposite colors are greatly in favor of the attacker
Kupreichik vs Dzindzichashvili, 1968  (C62) Ruy Lopez, Old Steinitz Defense, 25 moves, 0-1
35. Bxh6!
Dzindzichashvili vs E Haag, 1969  (D79) Neo-Grunfeld, 6.O-O, Main line, 40 moves, 1-0
Winning in 14 moves with the black pieces
K Grigorian vs Dzindzichashvili, 1969  (C64) Ruy Lopez, Classical, 14 moves, 0-1
Positional exchange sac leading to a strong attack
A Bokuchava vs Dzindzichashvili, 1970  (B43) Sicilian, Kan, 5.Nc3, 39 moves, 0-1
Another exchange sac, and a passed pawn combo
S Kagan vs Dzindzichashvili, 1976  (B43) Sicilian, Kan, 5.Nc3, 39 moves, 0-1
Sacrificial play finally leading to an endgame win
R Rodriguez vs Dzindzichashvili, 1976  (A17) English, 43 moves, 0-1
Simply outplaying his opponent with the black pieces
M Fuller vs Dzindzichashvili, 1976  (E17) Queen's Indian, 34 moves, 0-1
Playing like Nimzo!
J Tarjan vs Dzindzichashvili, 1978  (E41) Nimzo-Indian, 47 moves, 0-1
Best endgame prize
Timman vs Dzindzichashvili, 1977  (E30) Nimzo-Indian, Leningrad, 64 moves, 0-1
Positional Queen sac!
Dzindzichashvili vs E Torre, 1977  (E73) King's Indian, 32 moves, 1-0
Exploiting a blunder in difficult position
Dzindzichashvili vs J Tisdall, 1977 (A06) Reti Opening, 29 moves, 1-0
Beating the strong filipino in 21 moves
Dzindzichashvili vs E Torre, 1978  (A04) Reti Opening, 21 moves, 1-0
Attacking on both wings - and a nice queen sac
Dzindzichashvili vs I Radashkovich, 1978 (A08) King's Indian Attack, 39 moves, 1-0
Clever play on the Q-side quickly leading to a passed pawn
J Nikolac vs Dzindzichashvili, 1978  (E14) Queen's Indian, 39 moves, 0-1
It looks so simple ... but Black is a strong GM!
Dzindzichashvili vs W Schmidt, 1978 (A05) Reti Opening, 30 moves, 1-0
23. Bd5! The d3-pawn was poisoned!
Dzindzichashvili vs Ribli, 1978 (A36) English, 42 moves, 1-0
Black queen in dire straits
Dzindzichashvili vs Speelman, 1978 (A40) Queen's Pawn Game, 41 moves, 1-0
15. c5!!
Dzindzichashvili vs Westerinen, 1978 (E60) King's Indian Defense, 31 moves, 1-0
Fireworks in a passed pawn combo
Lobron vs Dzindzichashvili, 1979  (A07) King's Indian Attack, 36 moves, 0-1
Destroying the hippo with ease - and a pure mate in the end
Dzindzichashvili vs B Feustel, 1979  (A00) Uncommon Opening, 35 moves, 1-0
Great positional sacs - and precise execution in the end
Dzindzichashvili vs D Roos, 1979  (A05) Reti Opening, 35 moves, 1-0
In the heat of the battle Larsen misses a draw by move 32
Dzindzichashvili vs B Larsen, 1980  (E11) Bogo-Indian Defense, 45 moves, 1-0
Tour de force
P Biyiasas vs Dzindzichashvili, 1980  (A04) Reti Opening, 27 moves, 0-1
30. Ka4 was chessic suicide
Quinteros vs Dzindzichashvili, 1980  (A34) English, Symmetrical, 35 moves, 0-1
O Dementiev vs Dzindzichashvili, 1971  (B83) Sicilian, 61 moves, 0-1
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