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Efim Geller vs Yuri Averbakh
Zuerich Candidates (1953), Zuerich SUI, rd 15, Sep-26
Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation. General (B56)  ·  1/2-1/2

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Jan-10-23  Ninas Husband: 7. ... Qa5? As this lead to the kingside pawn structure being ruined, this seems dubious. Either 7....g6, followed by Bg7 or else 7... Nxe4 8. Nxe4 h6 would have been preferable.

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