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Alexander Alekhine vs Harry Golombek
Montevideo (1939), Montevideo URU, rd 1, Sep-21
Sicilian Defense: Dragon. Classical Variation General (B72)  ·  1-0

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Apr-24-12  optimal play: 35.♔g2 seems like an innocuous move to force a resignation, but the intention is clear enough. There's no way Golombek can hold the pawn at e3 and once that goes it becomes very difficult, especially if you happen to be playing against Alekhine.

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