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Mark Taimanov vs Vasily Smyslov
USSR Training Tournament (1953), Gagra URS, rd 11, May-??
Slav Defense: Czech Variation. Classical System Main Line (D19)  ·  0-1

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ANALYSIS [x]
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Kibitzer's Corner
May-02-10  King.Arthur.Brazil: Until 14.Qe7 Slav defence, but WH g4 was risky and early exposed the K. Also Na2(?) Bd2 was a passive plan that invited BL to K-side attack, which began with 18...Qh4! Bf1(forced!) Some players perhaps prefeer f5, but e5! is the move to take control of f4 (gxf5, Bg2 WH defend himself). WH Q-side attack win a P c6, but lose P of d4 and get an ill position.
May-02-10  King.Arthur.Brazil: After 30..Qe5 ( ) BL attack comes decisive: exposing WH K and wining material with Nb3! 32.Nd5(?) Trap: Nxa1, 33. Te1 Qd4 34.Ne&+ and Nxc8. 32...Nd2+! Win the quality (Kg2?? Qh2#). After Rc1 could resign. 40-Nf1??...41...Rxf1.
Jul-22-10  PizzatheHut: My favorite move is 28...Qg5. Smyslov beautifully manages to combine attack and defense with that maneuver.

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