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Georgy Ilivitsky vs Lev Polugaevsky
13th Ch RSFSR (1953), Saratov (URS)
Semi-Slav Defense: Meran. Reynolds' Variation (D48)  ·  0-1

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Jun-13-09  Open Defence: thanks <kamalakanta> for linking to this game
Jun-14-09
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  An Englishman: Good Evening: Very nice find. The vacating sacrifice 14...c4 is a fine example of the type. Later, Polugaevsky shows nerves of steel in withstanding White's King side attack.
Mar-17-14
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  LIFE Master AJ: A great game by Polugayevsky, White may have been winning ... or close to winning, at one point.

This is game # 90 in the book by GM Andrew Soltis, "The 100 Best."

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