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Tigran V Petrosian vs Gennadi Sosonko
Interpolis 5th (1981), Tilburg NED, rd 6, Oct-08
English Opening: King's English Variation. General (A20)  ·  1-0

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Aug-27-13  savagerules: 26. Rxe5 > Petrosian makes another patented sacrifice of the exchange for one pawn, but gets 2 bishops and center pawns. Even at this late stage of his life he could play with the best of them.

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